Esta serie se adentra en la vida y obra de Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, una de las figuras literarias más influyentes de Alemania. Cada volumen ofrece nuevas perspectivas sobre sus extensos escritos, sus reflexiones filosóficas y su impacto en la cultura alemana y mundial. Los lectores interesados en la literatura clásica y el Romanticismo alemán encontrarán ensayos estimulantes y análisis académicos. La colección explora su poesía, dramas y prosa, destacando su legado perdurable.
The collection features eighteen insightful articles exploring the works of Goethe and his contemporaries from the Goethezeit, providing fresh perspectives on their literature and themes. Additionally, it includes a dedicated section for book reviews, enhancing the reader's understanding of both classic and contemporary interpretations of this influential literary period.
The book features Richter from the University of Pennsylvania, who will take over as editor starting with volume 11, and Ellis Dye from Macalester College, serving as the book review editor. This transition highlights a collaboration between academic institutions and the ongoing development of scholarly discourse.