"The Poems of Goethe" by Edgar Alfred Bowring is a translated collection of poems, presenting a range of poetic works to English readers. This collection explores various themes such as love, philosophical thought, and nature, providing insights into the human experience through verse. The translator's preface reveals the difficulties of translating poetry, highlighting the careful consideration taken to preserve the original metre and meaning. The dedication of the book to Countess Granville connects historical figures to the poetic journey of Goethe. Bowring expresses humility regarding the translation's process and results by inviting the reader to experience Goethe's poetic genius.
The Poems of Goethe, Translated in the Original Metres
By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Journey through love, nature, and philosophical wonder, as translated poems bring forth a treasury of verse to a new audience.
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About the AuthorJohann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German polymath, who is widely regarded as the greatest and most influential writer in the German language. His work has had a profound and wide-ranging influence on Western literary, political, and philosophical thought from the late 18th century to the present day. A poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, theatre director, and critic, his works include plays, poetry and aesthetic criticism, as well as treatises on botany, anatomy, and color.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German polymath, who is widely regarded as the greatest and most influential writer in the German language. His work has had a profound and wide-ranging influence on Western literary, political, and philosophical thought from the late 18th century to the present day. A poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, theatre director, and critic, his works include plays, poetry and aesthetic criticism, as well as treatises on botany, anatomy, and color.
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