Elective Affinities by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Book name:	Elective Affinities (2024)
Category:	Adultery
Author:	Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Pages:	400 pages
Language:	German
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 1809, midnight

This novel explores the romantic relationships and social dynamics of four characters: a married couple, their close friend, and a young girl who becomes part of the household. The story is a study of how people's choices, passions, and societal norms can shape their relationships, often with tragic consequences. The narrative delves into themes of marriage, love, morality, and the intersection of personal feelings with societal expectations. The 1007th greatest book of all time

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

15 books

A master of poetry, drama, and the novel, German writer and scientist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe spent 50 years on his two-part dramatic poem Faust , published in 1808 and 1832, also conducted scientific research in various fields, notably botany, and held several governmental positions.

George Eliot called him "Germany's greatest man of letters... and the last true polymath to walk the earth." Works span the fields of literature, theology, and humanism.
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