Publisher's Synopsis
Goethe's Literary Essays is a book edited by J. E. Spingarn that contains a collection of essays written by German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The essays cover a wide range of literary topics, including criticism of contemporary writers and their works, reflections on the nature of poetry and drama, and discussions of the role of the artist in society. Goethe was one of the most influential writers of the Romantic era, and his essays offer valuable insights into his literary and philosophical views. Spingarn's edition of the essays includes an introduction that provides context for the works and a bibliography of Goethe's writings. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in German literature, Romanticism, or the history of literary criticism.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.