Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German writer and statesman, widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in Western literature. His work spans various genres, including poetry, drama, and prose, and he is best known for his tragic play 'Faust' and the epistolary novel 'The Sorrows of Young Werther,' which explores the intense emotions and despair of unrequited love.
Born on Aug 28, 1749 (275 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 37,431 | $1,400,000 | 1,121$ |
| Peru | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 12,442 | $230,000 | 87$ |
| Germany | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 39,878 | $3,845,000 | 1,830$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,283 | $530,000 | 225$ |
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,645 | $21,000,000 | 3,848$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,069 | $700,000 | 491$ |
| Totals | 7 | 513,267,104 | 160,748 | $27,705,000 | 7,602$ |
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United States:
Goethe observed that no calamity in history had given greater entertainment to posterity than the eruption that had buried Pompeii.
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Switzerland:
Goethe's ideas on the formation of the formless are central to Vogl's exploration of literature.
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Spain:
Goethe is referenced for his quote about the importance of courage.
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Spain:
Goethe is mentioned as one of the writers who praised the beauty of the Italian lakes.
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Sweden:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is referenced as a key figure in the concept of world literature.
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Germany:
Goethe's work is referenced in relation to the importance of names and feelings.
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Peru:
Goethe's novel 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' is referenced as a famous example of love's misfortunes.
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