Goethe's Interest In The New World

By Walter Wadepuhl

Book Overview

""Goethe's Interest in the New World"" is a book written by Walter Wadepuhl that examines the great German poet and philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's fascination with the Americas. Goethe, who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, was a keen observer of the natural world and was particularly intrigued by the flora and fauna of the New World. In this book, Wadepuhl explores Goethe's writings and letters to uncover his thoughts and feelings about the Americas, including his fascination with the plants and animals of the region, his interest in the indigenous peoples, and his views on the political and social issues of the time. The book also delves into Goethe's influence on the German Romantic movement and his impact on future generations of writers and artists. Overall, ""Goethe's Interest in the New World"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest literary figures of all time and his relationship with the Americas.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428625135
• ISBN13: 9781428625136
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"