| Conversations of Goethe with Eckermann and Soret Contributor(s): Eckermann, Johann Peter (Author), Oxenford, John (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1108040926 ISBN-13: 9781108040921 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $47.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - General - Literary Criticism | European - German - Drama | European - General |
| Dewey: 832.6 |
| Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Philosophy |
| Physical Information: 1.01" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.26 lbs) 452 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Germany |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |