Goethe's Letters To Zelter: With Extracts From Those Of Zelter To Goethe (1892) - Softcover

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Von; Zelter, Carl Friedrich

Softcover

ISBN 10: 112062469X ISBN 13: 9781120624697

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2009

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Goethe's Letters to Zelter: With Extracts from Those of Zelter to Goethe (1892) is a collection of letters exchanged between Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the renowned German writer, and his friend, Carl Friedrich Zelter, a composer and conductor. The book includes Goethe's letters to Zelter, as well as extracts from Zelter's letters to Goethe, providing a comprehensive view of their correspondence.The letters cover a wide range of topics, including music, literature, philosophy, and personal matters. They offer insights into the creative processes of both men and their respective fields, as well as their views on art, culture, and society. Goethe and Zelter's friendship is also explored, revealing a deep and enduring bond between two great minds.The book is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of German literature and music, as well as anyone interested in the intellectual and cultural history of the 19th century. It offers a unique perspective on the lives and works of two of Germany's most influential figures, and their contributions to the arts and humanities.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.

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German polymath, widely regarded as the greatest and most influential writer in the German language. Born on August 28, 1749, in Frankfurt, Germany, he made significant contributions to literature, philosophy, science, and art, shaping the intellectual and cultural landscape. Goethe's literary work has had a profound and lasting impact on Western thought, influencing both political and philosophical ideologies. His most famous works include Faust, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, and Erlkönig, poems that explore deep existential and moral themes. Goethe's writings reflect his broad intellectual interests, ranging from natural science to aesthetics, and his influence can be seen in the works of many prominent thinkers, including Friedrich Schiller and William Shakespeare. His exploration of human emotion, destiny, and the tension between reason and passion made him a key figure in the development of Romanticism and modern European literature. Goethe was also deeply involved in politics and culture in his later years, serving as a statesman in Weimar. He died on March 22, 1832, at the age of 82 in Weimar, Germany. Throughout his life, Goethe's work remained a central pillar of German literature, with enduring relevance to this day.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 112062469X
• ISBN 13: 9781120624697
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 518
• Herausgeber: Coleridge Arthur Duke
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