GOETHE, Johann Wolfgang von

GOETHE, Johann Wolfgang von
(1749-1832)
   arguably the greatest German poet, philosopher, and man of letters. In his early work he was an exponent of ROMANTICISM but later he took a more critical attitude towards the Romantic Movement and developed his own unique insights and SPIRITUALITY. A lover of NATURE he was a religious HUMANIST who strongly influenced German CULTURE.

Concise dictionary of Religion. 2012.

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