Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German writer, poet, playwright, and thinker whose remarkable body of work helped shape European literature. Best known for works such as 'Faust', 'The Sorrows of Young Werther', and 'Wilhelm Meister’s Apprenticeship', Goethe remains one of the most influential figures in world literature. Born on August 28, 1749, in Frankfurt, Germany, Goethe grew up in a well-educated family and...