02219cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500240014326400510016730000470021833600260026533700260029133800360031750000310035350800690038452012510045353400740170465300430177865300530182185600430187474788UtSlPG20260610134730.0mcr n260607r20241913utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aPT1 aBode, Wilhelm,d1862-192210aGoethes Lebenskunst 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-11-24  aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Goethes Lebenskunst" by Wilhelm Bode is a biographical work written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life, works, and philosophy of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, aiming to present him as a multifaceted human being rather than solely a literary giant. It appears that the author seeks to explore Goethe's character, relationships, and the circumstances that shaped his creative journey.  The opening of the book establishes the author's intention to provide a nuanced portrayal of Goethe, emphasizing the evolution of his understanding and interpretations over time. Bode reflects on the reasons behind his new edition, noting that his familiarity with Goethe's life and environment has deepened since he first wrote it. The preface discusses Goethe's career transitions from a lawyer to a literary figure under the patronage of Duke Karl August of Weimar, illustrating how his romanticized perception of a poet’s life contrasted with the practical realities of his time. Through this exploration, readers are set up for a detailed examination of Goethe's personal and professional challenges, his social interactions, and how he navigated the dual roles of poet and civil servant. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cBerlin: Ernst Siegfried Mittler und Sohn, 1913  aGoethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832  aGoethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 -- Ethics40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74788