Poems of Goethe
A Selection with Introduction and Notes by Ronald Gray

Originally published in 1966, this book contains a selection of over a hundred poems from the whole range of Goethe's poetry.

Ronald Gray (Edited by)

9781107609143, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 20 September 2012

234 pages
21.8 x 14 x 1.6 cm, 0.26 kg

Originally published in 1966, this book contains a selection of over a hundred poems from the whole range of Goethe's poetry, except for the scientific and dramatic works. The poems are arranged in groups. Each group has a brief introduction, and each poem is followed, where necessary, by a brief glossarial note and by a longer comment. This incorporates some historical or biographical information, but is mainly critical. The poems give a cumulative sense of the detail of Goethe's art. There is a general introduction, which deals briefly with Goethe's life and has a long section on his use of language. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Goethe's poetry and literary criticism.

Preface
Some views of Goethe's poetry
Introduction: Goethe's life and works
Goethe's language
The Poems: 1. Young Goethe in love
2. Woods and lakes
3. Genius or demi-god
4. Humorous and light verse
5. 'Weltanschauungslyrik'
6. Early folk-songs and ballads
7. 'Freudvoll und leidvoll'
8. Italian journey
9. Later narrative poems and ballads
10. Love-poems of his old age
11. Poetry of wisdom
12. Poems of his old age
Index of titles and beginnings of poems.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]