Conversations with Goethe

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By Johann Peter Eckermann

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In Conversations with Goethe, Johann Peter Eckermann records the insightful and thought-provoking dialogues he had with the renowned writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe over a decade. The book captures Goethe's reflections on a wide range of topics, from literature and art to science and philosophy, offering a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of history's great thinkers.
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You might appreciate this book if you are interested in exploring the profound insights of one of history's greatest thinkers through intimate conversations. It offers a deep dive into the mind of Goethe, discussing topics ranging from philosophy and literature to science. Perfect for those who enjoy philosophical dialogues and wish to gain a personal and conversational perspective on intellectual history.

Conversations with Goethe

"By the end of the nineteenth century, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was the world's most celebrated poet, novelist, critic and thinker. Today his name is echoed as that of a "great man" alongside Plato, Montaigne and Shakespeare."--

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A witty introduction to the mind of Goethe, a classic in a new translation for the first time in 150 years.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was the world's most celebrated poet, novelist, critic, and thinker, and this is the best way of knowing him. Today, his name is echoed as that of a 'great man' alongside Plato, Montaigne, and Shakespeare.

This book covers the last nine years of his life, partially spent having conversations with the young Johann Eckermann, who was thirty-one to Goethe's seventy-four, and who dedicated this time to recording Goethe's thoughts, ideas, observations, and witticisms. The result is Conversations with Goethe, the most direct glimpse into the Great Man's mind, revealing a gentler, more human side to him, as well as his thoughts on art, science, poetry, philosophy, and the minutiae of life.

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Conversations with Goethe by Johann Peter Eckermann is heralded as a remarkable document, capturing the essence of Goethe's intellect and character. Praised as an unparalleled work of the 19th century by Nietzsche, the book offers deep insights into the life and thoughts of Goethe. With its record of discussions over the last nine years of Goethe's life, the book artfully combines Goethe's profound reflections on arts and sciences with charming anecdotes of his daily activities. Allan Blunden's translation has been commended for making these insights accessible and allowing readers a glimpse into the genius of the renowned writer.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241421673

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Allan Blunden
Introduction by Ritchie Robertson

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 504g

Pages: 752

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About the Author

Ritchie Robertson (Introducer) Ritchie Robertson is Taylor Professor of German at the University of Oxford. He is a member of the board of the Voltaire Foundation which promotes research on the Enlightenment, and is a frequent reviewer for the Times Literary Supplement.