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Maxims and Reflections

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1H 57min
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English
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Non-Fiction

In Maxims and Reflections, Goethe distills a lifetime of wisdom into concise, thought-provoking aphorisms spanning art, nature, literature, philosophy, and the human condition. Drawn from his personal notebooks and conversations, these reflections reveal his deep insights into creativity, morality, and the interplay between reason and emotion. Rooted in Enlightenment ideals yet touched by Romantic sensibility, Goethe’s observations remain strikingly relevant, offering readers timeless guidance on living with purpose and understanding the world with clarity and wonder. A treasure trove of intellectual elegance and poetic depth.

© 2025 Interactive Media (Audiobook): 9781802566833
© 2016 Interactive Media (Ebook): 9781911495284

Release date

Audiobook: 22 June 2025
Ebook: 1 July 2016

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