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Goethe's early plays bear witness to his urgent desire to enliven German theater--an ambition that followed him to the National Theater in Weimar, where he was named director in the early 1790s. This volume contains eight of these plays, written between 1771 and 1787. Not only do they demonstrate Goethe's unprecedented versatility in experimenting with new forms of dramatic expression, but they also give insight into his development from Sturm und Drang to classicism. These works include prose plays (Goetz von Berlichingen with the Iron Hand and Egmont), tragedies and comedies (Clavigo, Stella, and Brother and Sister), and dramatic verse forms (Prometheus, Jery and Betty, and Proserpina).

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A copious analysis of Goethe and his masterpiece, written to bring to England a greater knowledge and awareness of Goethe and his work. ... Read more

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Campaign in France 1792 -Siege of Mainz, Goethe's narrative of the unsuccessful campaign and the siege, has become a classic text for the history of Franco-German relations during the revolutionary period. A product of recollection, historical hindsight, and considerable study of other published sources, it is a fascinating document of the military catastrophe exposing the decline of Prussian power since the death of Frederick II, which eventually culminated in Napoleon's devastating 1806 victory at Jena and Auerstedt.

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A monumental figure in 19th century Germany, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe achieved worldwide recognition at a young age when he published the epistolary novel The Sorrows of Young Werther. His Faust, a two-part poetic drama, is viewed as one of the greatest literary masterpieces. Learn more about a literary genius who expressed himself through a vast body of work in poetry, drama, and fiction.

This title, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, part of Chelsea House Publishers' Modern Critical Views series, examines the major works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe through full-length critical essays by expert literary critics. In addition, this title features a short biography on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a chronology of the author's life, and an introductory essay written by Harold Bloom, Sterling Professor of the Humanities, Yale University. ... Read more

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Faust as an Comic
I really enjoyed the Comic and I think that is quite amusing. But I think a lot of great parts are missing and it isn't even nearly as fabulous as the originals. But I think you may read it in addition. ... Read more

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poetic
When I read through the introduction, I was surprised to find out that this work was the result of a lifetime's endeavor - because it's relativelyshort.While authors these days churn out 600 page books on a yearlybasis, this man wrote over the course of his life. The writing is verydifferent from modern day authors such as Steven King, in that detail isonly applied to objects sparingly, where as S.King's books tend to delveinto details at will.

Best translation available
This is, to my mind, the best existing English translation of Faust. Luke's verse is ingenious, it flows beautifully, and -- above all -- it rhymes! Non-rhyming translations can never capture Goethe's extraordinary poetry. Other ryhming efforts are typically awkward and unnatural. Luke's introduction is also highly illuminating -- scholarly, but accessible. If you want to get as close to the original as is possible in English, read this version. ... Read more

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A comprehensive review of the accomplishments of the Bard of Weimar, divided into three sections: Youth, The Middle Years, Old Age. Copious bibliographical notes and a chronological list of Goethe's works. ILLUS.

THIS TITLE IS CITED AND RECOMMENDED BY:Catalogue of the Lamont Library, Harvard College. ... Read more

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This Elibron Classics edition is a facsimile reprint of a 1907 edition by the University of Chicago Press, Chicago. The Decennial Publications. Second Series. Volume XVII. ... Read more