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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 German-Jewish 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.
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 unmarked, 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 C.H. Beck, a prestigious German publishing house based in Munich, recognized for its high-quality editions of classic and academic works. Band 12: Schriften zur Kunst. Schriften zur Literatur. Maximen und Reflexionen highlights Goethe’s writings on art and literature, along with his Maxims and Reflections, which consist of Goethe’s aphoristic philosophical thoughts.
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. T 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 C.H. Beck, a prestigious German publishing house based in Munich, recognized for its high-quality editions of classic and academic works. Band 5: This volume (Dramatische Dichtungen, Band 3) highlights Goethe’s dramatic works, including Iphigenie auf Tauris, Pandora, Des Epimenides Erwachen, and others.
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. The Hamburger Ausgabe is published by C.H. Beck, a prestigious German publishing house based in Munich, known for its high-quality editions of classic and academic works. Band 4: This volume (Dramatische Dichtungen, Band 2) features Goethe’s dramatic works, including Götz von Berlichingen, Prometheus, Claudine von Villa Bella, Egmont, and others. Renowned for its meticulous scholarship, this edition includes extensive commentary and registers, providing readers with valuable insights into Goethe's works within their historical and literary context.