Maxims and Reflections by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Author Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
Translator Saunders, T. Bailey (Thomas Bailey), 1860-1928
Title Maxims and Reflections
Note Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Christine Bell and Marc D'Hooghe
Summary "Maxims and Reflections" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a philosophical collection of thoughts and aphorisms written in the late 19th century. This work compiles Goethe's reflections on life, character, morality, literature, and science, showcasing the depth of his wisdom accrued throughout a lifetime of inquiry and experience. The maxims serve as profound insights that resonate with universal truths and human experience. The opening portion of "Maxims and Reflections" features a translator's preface that outlines the importance of Goethe's maxims, emphasizing that they encompass a rich tapestry of thoughts related to life and character, literature, and science. The translator highlights Goethe’s unique ability to distill complex ideas into concise, impactful phrases. The text indicates that while a selection of maxims has been assembled from Goethe's vast body of work, the selected sayings maintain a common philosophical thread that reflects the author's extensive engagement with various disciplines and his observations of the human condition. Ultimately, it sets the stage for the reader to explore the wisdom present in Goethe's thoughts on life and existence as they unfold in the subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Epigrams, German -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 33670
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 18, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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