Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wrote poetry, drama, fiction and criticism central to German literature. Faust follows a scholar dissatisfied with ordinary knowledge who makes a pact involving Mephistopheles, combining philosophical argument, tragedy, satire and myth across two very different parts. The Sorrows of Young Werther takes the form of letters from a young man whose unrequited love and emotional intensity lead towards self-destruction. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship follows another protagonist through theatre, education and personal development. Goethe's writing ranges from lyrical and accessible to dense and philosophically demanding, depending on the work. His catalogue fits German classics, Romantic and Enlightenment-era literature, verse drama and the development of the Bildungsroman. Read more Less
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