Venetianische Epigramme by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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By Helen Allen Posted on Jan 2, 2026
In Category - Family Life
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
German
"Venetianische Epigramme" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a collection of epigrams written in spring 1790, mostly in Venice. Modeled after the Roman poet Martial, these witty and satirical verses comment on European affairs and contemporary history. Goethe composed them during an unwanted interruption of his Weimar life, accompanying Anna Amalia o...
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Most were published anonymously in softened form in Schiller's almanac in 1796. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Karen Carter
4 months ago

After spending time with this material, it challenges the reader's perspective in the most intellectual way. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.

Oliver Thomas
4 weeks ago

I usually don’t leave feedback, but the material builds progressively without overrwhelming the reader. A solid resource I will return to often.

Joseph Jones
2 months ago

Based on the reviews, I decided to try it and the clarity of explanations makes revisiting sections worthwhile. A solid resource I will return to often.

Richard Hall
1 month ago

After finishing this book, the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.

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