Goethe is an example of humanity that come’s seldom in a century, and so usually we don’t have many of this around.

This is a short two page essay he wrote in his maturity—about the natural, noble and healthy development of a mind. I know as good as anything that if this pages are read with a receptive and active mind, not one of you will find his efforts badly repaid.

Stages of Man's Mind.

Thanks for any tips.

I have trouble with finding any reliable analysis online.

History-writing is a way of getting rid of the past. - Maxims And Reflections Of Goethe

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Just started reading this book. Any other goethe books to recommend when I finish?

Is there a literal translation anywhere online of Faust? All the english ones Ive seen rhyme at the expense of the actual words.

what's the best translation of Faust, anyone??

I just read the Sorrows of Young Werther, and I noticed that the German calls Charlotte "Lotte" often. I wondered why there is a distinction between some English translations and the original German? Apologize for my lack of knowledge. Any information would be extremely helpful!!!