Goethe's Interest In The New World - Paperback

by Walter Wadepuhl (Author)

Goethe's Interest in the New World by Walter Wadepuhl is a book that explores the famous German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's fascination with the Americas. The book delves into Goethe's interest in the natural sciences, particularly botany and geology, and how this led him to study the flora and fauna of the New World. The author also examines Goethe's literary works, such as his novel Wilhelm Meister's Journeyman Years, and how they were influenced by his experiences and observations of the American landscape. Wadepuhl discusses Goethe's correspondence with American naturalists and scientists, including Thomas Jefferson, and how these interactions shaped his views on American culture and politics. Overall, Goethe's Interest in the New World provides a unique perspective on Goethe's life and work, highlighting his curiosity and engagement with the world beyond Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.