Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe [ 1749 - 1832] One of the masters of the world literature,
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe was the last European poet who possessed the revolutionary
qualities of the great Renaissance personalities. He was a critic, journalist, painter,
statesman, educationist, philosopher, and apart from all this, a theatre manager too! The
variety, depth and quality of his output were in itself, stupendous. The German poets entire life is a mirrored showcase of human existence through which a reader can find respite and peace in understanding himself in order to gain access to inner wealth of knowledge and moral courage. No other poet has left behind such a rich legacy in literature that gives invaluable insight into Goethean ideas, experiences and actions. Goethes literary, scientific and philosophical contribution, his revolutionary ideas and activities, and his intimacy towards the relations based on friendship and love give us insight into this great literary figure. Today, he is known by his poetic dramas Faust and Wilhelm Meister in the world of literature. A timeless figure in the history of Western thought, Goethe truly belongs to the entire world. From the treasure trove of his literary wisdom, generations to come will be able to seek solutions to address their pressing problems. |
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