Goethes Briefe an Leipziger Freunde by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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"Goethes Briefe an Leipziger Freunde" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a collection of letters written in the late 18th century. In this work, Goethe shares his thoughts and experiences during his formative years in Leipzig, where he was a student and began to develop his literary voice. The letters involve relationships with friends, fellow students, and art figures of the time, reflecting his youthful exuberance, personal struggles, and budding romance. The
opening of the collection presents a heartfelt discussion written by Goethe to his friends, primarily addressing his feelings of longing and joy while reflecting on his lively life as a student in Leipzig. He describes the bustling social life, engaging academic studies, and the vibrant cultural scene he encounters. Throughout his correspondence, there is a mixture of humor and melancholy, as he navigates the complexities of youthful ambition, friendships, and romantic entanglements, particularly focusing on his affection for Käthchen Schönkopf, whom he expresses deep feelings for. This opening sets the tone for a revealing glimpse into Goethe's early influences and relationships that would shape his future works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Jahn, Otto, 1813-1869 |
| Title | Goethes Briefe an Leipziger Freunde |
| Credits |
Produced by Karl Eichwalder, P Wijnen, Marc-Andre Seekamp, the proofers at DP-EU and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Authors, German -- 18th century -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Authors, German -- 19th century -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46021 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 549 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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