Cette série explore la vie et l'œuvre de Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, l'une des figures littéraires allemandes les plus marquantes. Chaque volume propose de nouvelles perspectives sur ses écrits foisonnants, ses réflexions philosophiques et son influence sur la culture allemande et mondiale. Les amateurs de littérature classique et de romantisme allemand y découvriront des essais stimulants et des analyses savantes. La série examine sa poésie, ses drames et ses œuvres en prose, en soulignant leur héritage durable.
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.