Kampagne in Frankreich

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

Credits:

Produced by Andrew Sly

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kampagne_in_Frankreich

Release date is 2006-02-02