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Conversations with Goethe (Paperback)
Johann Peter Eckermann; Translated by Allan Blunden; Introduction by Ritchie Robertson
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A perceptive introduction to the mind of one of German's greatest
writers, in a new translation for the first time in 150 years 'The
best German book there is' Nietzsche By the turn of the nineteenth
century, the poet, novelist and thinker Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
was one of the most famous people in the world. In 1823 he became
friend and mentor to the young writer Johann Eckermann, who, for
the last nine years of Goethe's life, recorded their wide-ranging
conversations on art, literature, science and philosophy. This rich
portrait of Germany's literary elder statesman, now in its first
new translation for over 150 years, gives a fascinating glimpse
into a great mind as well as 'many insights and invaluable lessons
about life.' Translated by Allan Blunden with an Introduction by
Ritchie Robertson
Originally published by Goethe's friend and personal secretary,
Johann Peter Eckermann (1792 1854), in German in 1836, this work
comprises Eckermann's recollections of his conversations with the
German writer and philosopher during the last nine years of his
life. Eckermann published a further volume in 1848 using both his
own memories and material from the journals of Swiss scientist Fr d
ric Soret, who was also a close acquaintance of Goethe. The work
initially sold poorly in Germany, but quickly became popular
internationally, and contributed to the rehabilitation of Goethe's
scholarly reputation both within Germany and throughout the world.
This edition, translated by British playwright and translator John
Oxenford (1812 77) was published in two volumes in London in 1850.
Oxenford combined the original three volumes, putting the
conversations in chronological order. The topics discussed include
religion, politics, literature, poetry and natural sciences. Volume
1 covers the years 1822 to 1827.
Originally published by Goethe's friend and personal secretary,
Johann Peter Eckermann (1792 1854), in German in 1836, this work
comprises Eckermann's recollections of his conversations with the
German writer and philosopher during the last nine years of his
life. Eckermann published a further volume in 1848 using both his
own memories and material from the journals of Swiss scientist Fr d
ric Soret, who was also a close acquaintance of Goethe. The work
initially sold poorly in Germany, but quickly became popular
internationally, and contributed to the rehabilitation of Goethe's
scholarly reputation both within Germany and throughout the world.
This edition, translated by British playwright and translator John
Oxenford (1812 77) was published in two volumes in London in 1850.
Oxenford combined the original three volumes, putting the
conversations in chronological order. The topics discussed include
religion, politics, literature, poetry and natural sciences. Volume
2 runs from September 1827 to 1832.
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