Goethe's Theory of Colors was published in German in 1810 and English in 1840. The book was inspired by Goethe's experience with colored shadows and refraction. Goethe initially rejected Newton's theory of color as white light was composed of colors
Faust is a tragic play in two parts written in rhymed verse. Part One focuses on Faust's soul's deal with the devil. Part Two explores social and philosophical themes after Faust's defeat. The play is considered Goethe's magnum opus and greatest German work
Goethe was a German writer and statesman active from 1749 to 1832. He became a literary celebrity at age 25 after winning The Sorrows of Young Werther. Served in Weimar's privy council and implemented administrative reforms. Became managing director of Weimar's theatre in 1791
Goethe was a wealthy German author who studied multiple subjects including law and literature. His first novel "Sorrows of Young Werther" became Germany's second most popular book. Goethe was part of the Sturm und Drang movement, which emphasized deep emotional stress
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was born in 1749 and studied law in Wetzlar. He became Duke of Saxe-Weimar's chief adviser and directed the theater. His friendship with Schiller lasted until Schiller's death in 1805. He married Christiane Vulpius in 1806 and died in Weimar in 1832
Author began translating Faust in original metres twenty years ago. First English translation was by Mr. Brooks in 1856. English critics discouraged further attempts due to Hayward's prose version