Publisher's Synopsis
Goethe's Mother is a collection of letters exchanged between Catharine Elizabeth Goethe, the mother of the famous German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and various notable figures of the time. The book includes letters between Catharine and her son Johann, as well as letters to and from Lavater, Wieland, Duchess Anna Amalia of Saxe-Weimar, Friedrich von Stein, and others. Through these letters, readers gain insight into the personal life of Goethe's mother, her relationships with her son and other important figures, and the cultural and political climate of 18th-century Germany. This book offers a unique perspective on a fascinating period in German history and the life of one of its most celebrated literary figures.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.