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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832) was born in Frankfurt on Main, Germany, into a well-to-do family. He made some attempts to become a lawyer but eventually began writing poetry and novels. He was immediately successful. He joined the court of the Duke of Weimar and from there became accepted...

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Other Authors: Hossick, Malcolm (Director, Producer, Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: [Venice, California] : TMW Media, 2006.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, > 1749-1832.
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, > 1749-1832
Authors, German > 18th century > Biography.
Authors, German > 19th century > Biography.
Écrivains allemands > 18e siècle > Biographies.
Écrivains allemands > 19e siècle > Biographies.
Authors, German
1700-1899
documentary film.
Biographical films
Biographies
Documentary films
Documentary films.
Biographical films.
Documentaires.
Films biographiques.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832) was born in Frankfurt on Main, Germany, into a well-to-do family. He made some attempts to become a lawyer but eventually began writing poetry and novels. He was immediately successful. He joined the court of the Duke of Weimar and from there became accepted as the greatest writer of his age. The film covers his life and background and ends with an overview of his work.
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed June 17, 2021).
Physical Description:1 online resource (37 minutes)
Playing Time:00:36:02