Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

(1749–1832) philosopher Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach

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[Wikidata] German writer, artist, natural scientist and politician (1749–1832)... | [Wikipedia] Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German polymath who is widely regarded as the most influential writer in the German language. His work has had a wide-ranging influence on literary, political, Christian views, and philosophical thought in the Western world from the late 18th century to the present.

About Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German polymath who is widely regarded as the most influential writer in the German language. His work has had a wide-ranging influence on literary, political, Christian views, and philosophical thought in the Western world from the late 18th century to the present. A poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, theatre-director, and critic, Goethe wrote a wide range of works, including plays, poetry and aesthetic criticism, as well as treatises on botany, anatomy, and colour.

Known for:

Faust|The Sorrows of Young Werther|Der Zauberlehrling|Elective Affinities|Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship|West–Eastern Diwan|Italian Journey|Der Erlkönig|Egmont|Maxims and reflections of Goethe|Prometheus|Theory of Colours

Notable works:

Faust: Der Tragödie erster Teil

Awards:

Grand Cross of the House Order of the White Falcon|Order of Saint Anna, 1st class|Knight Commander of the Order of Leopold (Austria)|Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown|Officer of the Legion of Honour|Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

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