For many readers in the English-speaking world, Goethe has somehow remained separate from the European intellectual and literary tradition. In this unique and wide-ranging study, Matthew Bell aims to correct this view by showing how Goethe portrayed human beings as part of a natural continuum, very much in the spirit of the Enlightenment. Bell's fresh readings of Goethe's major and lesser-known texts are set against the background of the science and philosophy of the age, and the writer's debts to other thinkers are analyzed. Placing Goethe in an anthropological context, Goethe and Naturalistic Anthropology demonstrates that eighteenth-century anthropological thought provides an essential, hitherto overlooked context for the understanding of Goethe's literary enterprise from Werther to Die Wahllverwandtschaften.
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Exploring the rich cultural and social context of boxing in Sheffield, this book delves into the sport's evolution from its working-class roots to its contemporary significance. It highlights key figures, local clubs, and memorable matches that shaped the city's boxing landscape. Through personal anecdotes and historical analysis, the narrative reveals how boxing has influenced community identity, social issues, and the lives of its participants, making it a vital part of Sheffield's heritage.
Exploring the rich heritage of boxing in Sheffield, this book delves into the sport's evolution and its impact on the local community. It examines key figures, memorable matches, and the cultural significance of boxing in shaping social identity. Through a blend of historical analysis and personal anecdotes, the narrative highlights how boxing has reflected broader societal changes in Sheffield, making it an essential read for sports enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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- 76 Seiten
- 3 Lesestunden
Exploring the contrast between the British winter and New Zealand summer, this collection of poems showcases diverse styles from around the globe. It takes readers on an epic journey through stunning landscapes, from cold glaciers to hot geothermal wonders, highlighting the beauty and extremes of nature. The poems reflect on the transformative power of travel and the vivid experiences that come with it.
"The beginnings of psychology are usually dated from experimental psychology and Freudian psychoanalysis in the late nineteenth century. Yet the period from 1700 to 1840 produced some highly sophisticated psychological theorizing that became central to German intellectual and cultural life, well in advance of similar developments in the English-speaking world. Matthew Ball explores how this happened, by analyzing the expressions of psychological theory in Goethe's Faust, Kant's Critique of Pure Reason, and in the works of Lessing, Schiller, Kleist and E.T.A. Hoffmann