Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was a German writer, poet, playwright, novelist, and statesman. He is best known for Faust and was a central figure in German literature.

Author of Faust; associated with Sturm und Drang and Weimar Classicism; explored themes of reason versus feeling, religion, and human striving.

A close reading of Goethe's Faust Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 highlighting themes of conscience vs. desire, reason vs. feeling, and salvation. The reviewer praises Goethe's intellect and the work's complexity. Faust is presented as Goethe's most authoritative legacy.