Conversations with Eckermann is a book that features discussions and dialogues between Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and his friend and secretary, Johann Peter Eckermann. The conversations cover a wide range of topics, including literature, philosophy, science, art, politics, and personal experiences. Goethe, who was a prominent German writer and thinker, shares his insights and opinions on various subjects, while Eckermann provides his own perspectives and asks questions to further the discussions. The book provides a unique glimpse into the mind of Goethe and his views on the world and human nature. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the works of Goethe and the intellectual climate of 19th-century Germany.1901. With a preface by Eckermann, a German author and scholar as well as Goethe's friend, archivist, and editor. The German poet, dramatist, novelist, translator, scientist and musician, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a master of world literature, the author of The Sorrows of Young Werther, Wilhelm Meister and Faust. Nowhere else can one encounter a more penetrating, many-sided and personal Goethe than in this extraordinary volume, which is a record of Goethe's conversation with his secretary, Eckermann, over a ten-year period. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.