Goethe's Hermann And Dorothea (1908)

Goethe's ""Hermann and Dorothea"" is a narrative poem that was first published in 1797. It tells the story of two young lovers, Hermann and Dorothea, during the French Revolution. The poem is set in a small German town, where Hermann, a young man from a wealthy family, falls in love with Dorothea, a poor but virtuous girl. Despite the differences in their social status, the two are determined to be together. However, their love is tested when the French army invades the town and disrupts their lives. The poem explores themes of love, class differences, and the impact of war on ordinary people. Goethe's ""Hermann and Dorothea"" is widely regarded as one of his most accessible and popular works, and it continues to be studied and appreciated by readers and scholars alike. This edition of the poem was translated into English by Ellen Frothingham and was first published in 1908.Edited With Introduction, Notes, And Vocabulary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.