Ballads and Legends
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This collection includes such well-known ballads as "The Erlking," "The Fisherman," and "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." Each ballad tells a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, often with a moral at the end. Goethe's ballads are known for their beautiful language and imagery, and they have been translated into many languages. This collection is a great introduction to Goethe's work and to the genre of the literary ballad.Book Details
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, theatre director, critic, and amateur artist. His works include: four novels; epic and lyric poetry; prose and...
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