Wolfgang Goethe Von: 476 books

Goethes Märchen ist ein Kunstmärchen. Es erschien erstmals 1795 in der von Friedrich Schiller herausgegebenen Zeitschrift Die Horen als letzter Beitrag zu Goethes Novellenzyklus Unterhaltungen deutscher Ausgewanderten. Eingebettet in die Rahmenhandlung der Unterhaltungen deutscher Ausgewanderten wird...

Die neue Melusine ist eine Erzählung, ein Märchen aus Goethes Wilhelm Meisters Wanderjahre. Ins Reich der "Nixen und Gnomen" führt diese erzählerisch sorgfältig ausgearbeitete Version des Schlüssel-Kästchen-Motivs. Eine schöne Zwergenprinzessin entschlüpft gelegentlich dem Kästchen und lockt...

e-artnow presents to you this unique collection of the greatest books ever written, perfect for the long summer days, the time for rejuvenation and brain revival! American: Huckleberry Finn Tom Sawyer The Call of the Wild White Fang Moby-Dick The Scarlet Letter Little Women My Antonia The Age of Innocence...

Invest your time in reading the true masterpieces of world literature, the greatest works of the greatest masters of their craft, the revolutionary works, the timeless classics and the eternally grand storylines every person should experience in their lifetime: British: Hamlet Romeo and Juliet Macbeth...

Início do século 19. No céu, Mefistófeles e Deus fazem uma aposta pela alma de Henrique Fausto, um sábio alemão que tem como maior ambição a obtenção de todos, o conhecimento, motivo pelo qual iniciou estudos sobre a magia. O demônio alega que pode corromper a alma do homem, que se tornou...

Le Roman de Renart est un ensemble médiéval de récits animaliers écrits en ancien français et en vers. Ces récits disparates, rédigés par différents auteurs, sont appelés dès le Moyen Âge « branches ». Ils sont composés principalement en octosyllabes à rimes plates. Les branches les...

Defects are perceived only by one who has no love; therefore, to see them, a man must become uncharitable, but not more so than is necessary for the purpose.

You only find true love once. When Werther dances with the beautiful Lotte, it seems as though he is in paradise. It is a joy, however, that can only ever be short-lived. Engaged to another man, she tolerates Werther's adoration and encourages his friendship. She can never return his love. Broken-hearted,...

How do all my descriptions disgust me, when I read them over. Nothing but your advice, your command, your injunction could have induced me to attempt anything of the kind. How many descriptions, too, of these scenes had I not read before I saw them. Did these, then, afford me an image of them,—or at...

Thoughts and quips from Germany's most prolific polymath - 590 in all - plus a bonus section of wonderful reflections on Mother Nature. Also features critiques on writers from Kalidas to Shakespeare. (Goodreads)

In his little hut by the great river, which a heavy rain had swollen to overflowing, lay the ancient Ferryman, asleep, wearied by the toil of the day. In the middle of the night, loud voices awoke him; he heard that it was travellers wishing to be carried over. Stepping out, he saw two large Will-o'-wisps,...

Short excerpt: "Were, then, these Switzers free? Free, these opulent burghers in their little pent-up towns—free, those poor devils on their rocks and crags? What is it that man cannot be made to believe, especially when he cherishes in his heart the memory of some old tale of marvel? Once,...

Venez, illusions !.... au matin de ma vie, Que j’aimais à fixer votre inconstant essor ! Le soir vient, et pourtant c’est une douce envie, C’est une vanité qui me séduit encor. Rapprochez-vous !.... c’est bien ; tout s’anime et se presse Au-dessus des brouillards, dans un monde plus grand, Mon cœur, qui rajeunit, aspire avec ivresse Le souffle de magie autour de vous errant.

ONCE a stranger youth to Corinth came, Who in Athens lived, but hoped that he From a certain townsman there might claim, As his father’s friend, kind courtesy. Son and daughter, they Had been wont to say Should thereafter bride and bridegroom be. But can he that boon so highly prized, Save tis dearly...