Publisher's Synopsis
Goethe's Hermann and Dorothea is a novel that was originally published in 1797. The story is set during the French Revolution and follows the lives of Hermann, a young German merchant, and Dorothea, a young refugee from France. The two fall in love and must navigate the challenges of their different backgrounds and the political turmoil of the time. The novel explores themes of love, family, community, and the impact of historical events on individuals. This edition of the novel was translated into English in 1908 and includes an introduction by the translator, which provides context for the historical and cultural references in the text.Edited With Introduction, Notes, And Vocabulary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
