Goethe's Interest In The New World (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548116135)

Goethe's Interest in the New World is a book written by Walter Wadepuhl that explores Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's fascination with the Americas. Goethe, a German writer and polymath, was known for his wide-ranging interests and his travels across Europe. However, he also had a deep interest in the New World, particularly in the natural history and culture of the Americas.Wadepuhl's book delves into Goethe's writings on the New World, including his letters, diaries, and poems. The author examines Goethe's fascination with the indigenous peoples of the Americas, as well as his interest in the flora and fauna of the region. Wadepuhl also explores Goethe's encounters with American explorers and scientists, such as Alexander von Humboldt.The book provides a detailed analysis of Goethe's writings on the New World, placing them in the context of the Enlightenment and the Romantic era. Wadepuhl discusses how Goethe's interest in the Americas influenced his work as a writer and scientist, and how it shaped his understanding of the natural world.Goethe's Interest in the New World is a fascinating exploration of one of the great minds of the 18th and 19th centuries, and his enduring fascination with the Americas. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of science, natural history, or the cultural exchange between Europe and the Americas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Walter Wadepuhl
ISBN-10: 054811613X
ISBN-13: 9780548116135
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 108
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d