'Drawing on old maps, contemporary drawings and paintings, portraits and other archive material, the excellent Famous Authors series not only presents a factual outline of the writers lives, but also conveys a clear visual... more » picture of the social and historical background to their writing. Recommended for all ages. ' THE GOOD BOOK GUIDE Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who studied law in college, not only became one of history's most well- known authors, but also studied geology, botany, and anatomy during his career as a lawyer and writer. He is best known for his play Faust, but he also wrote fiction such as Hermann and Dorothea as well as numerous poems. He was invited to be a court writer by Count Karl August at Weimer in 1775, writing plays and operettas for the nobility, all the while continuing studies in other fields. Inspired by varied subjects from Greek mythology to alchemy, Goethe remains one of the most varied and interesting authors whose work continues to inspire today.« less
Actor:Goethe Director:Famous Authors Genres:Documentary Sub-Genres:Biography Studio:Kultur Video Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 12/16/2008 Original Release Date: 01/01/2008 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2008 Release Year: 2008 Run Time: 0hr 30min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English