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(1749-1832) German writer. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German poet, novelist, playwright, and natural philosopher. He is one of the greatest writers in Western literature, well-known for Faust.
Goethe's Poetry Books
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) was a German poet, who has been linked with William Shakespeare and Dante Alighieri as one of the greatest writers of all time. He became famous for "Faust," on which he worked some 26 years, for "The Sorrows of Young Werther," and for numerous other works. Read more about the poetry of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) has been called the Shakespeare of German language. Some of his best-known works include "The Sorrows of Young Werther" and "Faust." Other works are "The Magic Net," "Wedding Night," "Night Thoughts," "At Midnight," and "The Fisherman." Read more about the life and works of Goethe.
Books About Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) was one of the greatest (if not the greatest) German writers of all time. He was a playwright, novelist, scientist, and poet. One of his best-known, early works is "The Sorrows of Young Werther" (1774). He's also known for "Faust." Read more about the life and works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
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