Project Gutenberg 2016-07-26 Public domain in the USA. 1012 Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von 1749 1832 Von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, J. W. (Johann Wolfgang) Goethe, Juan Wolfgango Morrison, A. J. W. (Alexander James William) 1806 1865 Morrison, Alexander James William Oxenford, John 1812 1877 Aus meinem Leben. English The Autobiography of Goethe Truth and Poetry: From My Own Life Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dichtung_und_Wahrheit Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) "The Autobiography of Goethe" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. This work intricately blends the personal history and formative experiences of the renowned German poet, playwright, and philosopher with reflections on the broader cultural and political milieu of his time. It offers a profound insight into his childhood, early education, and literary journey, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in the life and thoughts of one of the key figures in Western literature. The opening portion introduces Goethe's early life, beginning from his birth in Frankfort-on-the-Main. It recounts his first experiences, family dynamics, and playful mischief as a child. From interactions with neighbors and family anecdotes to whimsical recollections of his home environment, these early memories shape the foundation of his character and artistic inclinations. As he reflects on his childhood, the narrative captures the joyful yet poignant complexities of growing up, setting the stage for the exploration of his developing identity and literary ambitions. This initial glimpse into Goethe's life hints at the rich tapestry of events and insights that will follow, underscoring the interplay between his personal experiences and the larger forces of society that influenced him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Authors, German -- 18th century -- Biography Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 Authors, German -- 19th century -- Biography PT Text Category: Biographies Category: German Literature 2083893 2025-07-21T06:14:39.211234 text/html 2061898 2024-10-23T00:54:44 text/html 5590087 2025-07-21T06:15:08.309590 application/epub+zip 5622892 2025-07-21T06:14:47.609738 application/epub+zip 848109 2025-07-21T06:14:43.377755 application/epub+zip 6179890 2025-07-21T06:15:21.392542 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6030610 2025-07-21T06:15:03.136623 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1246827 2022-09-23T23:52:21.099307 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1679116 2025-07-21T06:14:36.244280 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1659311 2024-10-23T00:54:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19502 2025-07-21T06:15:21.547543 application/rdf+xml 14273 2025-07-21T06:14:44.002704 image/jpeg 3798 2025-07-21T06:14:43.692719 image/jpeg 6812240 2025-07-21T06:14:39.442741 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia de.wikipedia