Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was a versatile German poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, and critic. His profound impact on German literature, philosophy, and culture continues to resonate. His works spanned various genres, including plays, poetry, and aesthetic criticism. Goethe's legacy extends to botany, anatomy, and color theory. He's celebrated as the greatest German writer, influencing literature, politics, and philosophy. He settled in Weimar, where he thrived as a polymath, contributing to governance, sciences, and the arts. His friendships birthed Weimar Classicism, while his iconic works include "The Sorrows of Young Werther," "Faust," and "Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship." Goethe's timeless influence resonates in...More
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was a versatile German poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, and critic. His profound impact on German literature, philosophy, and culture continues to resonate. His works spanned various genres, including plays, poetry, and aesthetic criticism. Goethe's legacy extends to botany, anatomy, and color theory. He's celebrated as the greatest German writer, influencing literature, politics, and philosophy. He settled in Weimar, where he thrived as a polymath, contributing to governance, sciences, and the arts. His friendships birthed Weimar Classicism, while his iconic works include "The Sorrows of Young Werther," "Faust," and "Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship." Goethe's timeless influence resonates in music, philosophy, and biographical records.
