These four beautiful softcover editions are in fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight and unmarked, and the books are square, tight, and unmarked. A slipcase is not included. Franz Kafka: The Major Works is a four-volume collection that brings together Kafka’s most important works in the original German: The Stories, Amerika (original title: Der Verschollene), The Trial (Der Prozess), and The Castle (Das Schloss). This edition offers a comprehensive insight into Kafka’s literary output, which is renowned for its profound exploration of themes such as alienation, bureaucracy, and existential uncertainty.

This beautiful, well-preserved hardcover edition is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and in near fine condition. The dust jacket is near fine, grey cloth boards, and black lettering on the spine of the book.

This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, square, and near fine.

This beautiful softcover edition is in fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Ludwig Marcuse, a philosopher and literary critic, provides an insightful introduction to this collection. His engagement with Heine's work is both scholarly and deeply personal, reflecting the enduring relevance of Heine’s themes across various historical contexts. First published in 1977, this paperback edition is part of Diogenes Verlag’s esteemed series of literary classics. Heinrich Heine’s poetry has resonated through generations, inspiring composers such as Schumann, Schubert, and Brahms to set his verses to music. This thoughtfully edited volume offers a compelling entry point into the lyrical and intellectual brilliance of one of Germany’s greatest poets.

This well-preserved edition is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and near fine, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is in good condition, blue cloth boards. This edition is renowned for its meticulous scholarly attention, featuring extensive commentary and registers that help readers understand Goethe's works within their historical and literary context. The Hamburger Ausgabe is published by Christian Wegner Verlag, Hamburg, a prestigious German publishing house recognized for its high-quality editions of classic and academic works. Band 14: Naturwissenschaftliche Schriften II highlights Goethe’s contributions to natural science, an important yet often overlooked aspect of his intellectual pursuits. Goethe was deeply interested in fields such as optics, opposing Newton's color theory in Zur Farbenlehre (On the Theory of Colors). This edition also includes a biography of Goethe by Richard Benz. By presenting Goethe’s scientific writings alongside his biography, this volume offers a deeper understanding of his holistic approach to knowledge and creativity.

This well-preserved edition is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is in good condition, blue cloth boards. This edition is renowned for its meticulous scholarly attention, featuring extensive commentary and registers that help readers understand Goethe's works within their historical and literary context. The Hamburger Ausgabe is published by Christian Wegner Verlag, Hamburg, a prestigious German publishing house recognized for its high-quality editions of classic and academic works. Band 13: Naturwissenschaftliche Schriften highlights Goethe’s contributions to natural science, an important yet often overlooked aspect of his intellectual pursuits. Goethe was deeply interested in fields such as botany (Die Metamorphose der Pflanzen) and geology and morphology (Zur Witterungslehre: Luke Howard to Goethe, A Biographical Sketch). This volume illuminates the breadth of Goethe’s scientific curiosity, revealing his unique approach to integrating observation, philosophy, and artistic sensibility into the study of nature.