Goethe Conversation Records

Author: Eckmann
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The Conversations of Goethe has been popular worldwide for over two centuries as one of the best works of Germany. This complete translation records the observations and experiences of Eckmann during his nine years with Goethe, especially Goethe's late-life remarks and activities on literature, art, philosophy, natural sciences, politics, religion, and general culture. Its importance is comparable to Boswell's Life of Johnson, and upon its release, it quickly spread to all civilized nations in the world. The book meticulously and authentically documents Goethe's late-life life, work, and conversations. Over a century, it has been favored by tens of thousands of readers and was hailed by the philosopher Nietzsche as one of the best works of Germany.