| Author |
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 |
| Title |
Kampagne in Frankreich
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Andrew Sly
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| Summary |
"Kampagne in Frankreich" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The narrative details Goethe's experiences during the military campaign against France, focusing on the personal and social dynamics of the time, as well as the broader context of the Revolutionary Wars. The author captures the tension, camaraderie, and chaos of conflict, while providing insights into the characters he encounters along the way. The opening of the book presents the initial scenes from Goethe's journey as he arrives in Mainz and interacts with various figures, including aristocrats and soldiers. He vividly describes a dinner gathering filled with mixed feelings about the ongoing war and revolution, including the presence of French women and their nuanced emotions. The complexities of the campaign are further highlighted as Goethe navigates both physical challenges on the path and poignant encounters with people affected by the tumultuous political landscape, revealing his observations and reflections on both the beauty and destructiveness of human interactions amidst war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
CT: History: Biography
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| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| LoC Class |
DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany
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| Subject |
Autobiographies
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799
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| Subject |
Mainz (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany) -- History -- Siege, 1793
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17664 |
| Release Date |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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