Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von 1749-1832 creator Stolberg-Stolberg, Augusta Louise, Gräfin zu 1753-1835 Hecker, Max 1870-1948 text utu 2015 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Goethes Briefe an Auguste zu Stolberg" by Goethe and Stolberg-Stolberg is a correspondence collection written in the late 18th to early 19th century. This work features letters exchanged between the esteemed German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Auguste Gräfin Stolberg, reflecting their deep emotional connection and the artistic environment of the time. The letters delve into themes of love, longing, and the struggles of artistic expression, offering insights into both the personal and broader cultural context. The opening portion of the correspondence presents an editor's introduction that sets the stage for the exchange between Goethe and Gustchen, as well as some historical context regarding their relationship. It describes how they began corresponding after Gustchen read Goethe's "The Sorrows of Young Werther," which deeply resonated with her. The early letters reveal Goethe’s passionate but tumultuous emotions, as he grapples with the complexities of love and creativity amidst societal expectations and internal conflict. The editor highlights the emotional weight of their shared correspondence, showcasing it as a reflection of the intensity and earnestness of their connection during a time of significant literary development in Germany. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-05-23 Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, G. Decknatel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 -- Correspondence Authors, German -- 18th century -- Correspondence Authors, German -- 19th century -- Correspondence Stolberg-Stolberg, Augusta Louise, Gräfin zu, 1753-1835 -- Correspondence PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49024 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49024 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134128.0 49024