Goethe biography book

The Autobiography of Goethe: The Life of Goethe in His Own Words: A Memoir of Growth, Creativity, and Cultural Legacy by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Codex Collexion, et al. | Jan 8, For those who then want to read more, we have the first two large volumes of Nicholas Boyle’s great biography, Goethe: The Poet and the Age. Volume I is called The Poetry of Desire and Vol II is Revolution and Renunciation. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Of all major writers, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe offers his biographers the most promising chance to unite the life of the artist with the spirit of his time.