Goethe's Hermann And Dorothea (1862)

von Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

138 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Goethe's Hermann and Dorothea is a novel set in the small town of Weimar in Germany during the French Revolution. The story follows the lives of Hermann, a young German man, and Dorothea, a young refugee from France. Hermann falls in love with Dorothea and they become engaged, but their relationship is threatened by the political turmoil of the time.The novel is divided into nine cantos, each of which tells a different part of the story. The first canto introduces the characters and sets the scene, while the subsequent cantos explore their relationships and the impact of the French Revolution on their lives. Throughout the novel, Goethe explores themes of love, loyalty, and political upheaval.Goethe's Hermann and Dorothea was first published in 1797 and has since become a classic of German literature. The novel is written in verse and is known for its lyrical language and vivid descriptions of life in 18th-century Germany. This edition, published in 1862, features an introduction by Goethe himself, providing readers with insight into the author's intentions and the historical context of the novel.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Anthologien (nicht Lyrik)
• ISBN: 9781104756390
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.07.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC