
Unterhaltungen deutscher Ausgewanderten
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Goethe's 'Unterhaltungen deutscher Ausgewanderten' is a novel framed around a group of German exiles seeking refuge from the French Revolution. They gather, much like the characters in Boccaccio's Decameron, to tell stories and pass the time. Yet, unlike Boccaccio's optimistic tales, Goethe's collection reflects the grim reality of the revolution's impact on everyday lives. The stories address themes of fear, uncertainty, and political division, highlighting the challenges of navigating a world in chaos. The characters grapple with their loss of home, the changing political landscape, and the anxieties of living in a society consumed by war. The novel provides a profound insight into the human condition during a period of dramatic upheaval and the enduring power of storytelling as a means to cope with hardship and uncertainty.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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