The Youth of Goethe

"The Youth of Goethe" by P. Hume Brown is a window into the early life of a literary icon. The story follows Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's journey as a young man, from his family life and schooling to important events that turned him into a famous author. The book goes into his relationship with his parents, especially the differences with his father and the support from his mother. Readers learn about Goethe's early interests and experiences, like his first love, and how the world around him in Germany influenced him as he became a literary star. The starting point takes the reader back to Goethe's childhood in Frankfort, from 1749 to 1765, showing a life filled with both advantages and difficulties. It's about how his early years shaped the brilliant writer he would become.