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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 36 MIN

05 - Autobiography of Goethe Volume 2 by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Discover the fascinating life of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a literary prodigy who earned nobility by the age of 25. This second volume of his autobiography, written between 1811 and 1833, reveals his intriguing life in Weimar, his accomplishments as a member of Dukes council, and his administrative reforms at the University of Jena. Goethes unique perspective and compelling observations on life, language, and human nature provide a rich narrative. Through his words, we glimpse the Sturm und Drang literary movement, his collaborations with Herder, and the thought-provoking discussions on the origin of language. Listen as Goethes life unfolds, from his youthful days to the completion of his first book, The Sorrows of Young Werther.

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