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Selected Poetry

By Goethe
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Selected Poetry by Goethe offers a collection of poems that showcase the breadth of Goethe's artistic range, exploring themes such as love, nature, and the human condition. Through a blend of lyricism and philosophy, Goethe reflects on personal and universal experiences, painting vivid images and capturing deep emotions. This compilation highlights his versatility and enduring influence on the world of poetry and literature.
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Selected Poetry

This is to be the first verse translation of Goethe's poetry in penguin classics and replaces Luke's own 1964 prose translation which has been in print continously since then (life sales 43,000).

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Selected Poetry by Goethe marks the first verse translation of Goethe's poetry to be featured in Penguin Classics.

This new translation replaces Luke's own 1964 prose translation, which has remained in print continuously, with life sales reaching 43,000 copies.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140424560

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 April 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Edited by David Luke

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 247g

Pages: 336

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Arts & Culture Goethe Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) German poet, novelist, playwright, courtier, and natural philosopher, one of the greatest figures in Western literature. He gained fame early with The Sorrows of Young Werther (1774), but his most famous work was the poetic drama in two parts, Faust.

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