Into a New Century 1789-1832 /
This program chronicles the second half of Goethe's life, covering his ongoing literary achievements, his friendship and collaboration with Schiller, and his introspection. Excerpts from his letters and autobiography, Poetry and Truth, reveal his reactions to growing older and the larger events...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2012], c1997.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (30 min.) : sd., col, digital file. |
| Series: |
German masters, the Über series.
Life of Goethe. |
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| Summary: |
This program chronicles the second half of Goethe's life, covering his ongoing literary achievements, his friendship and collaboration with Schiller, and his introspection. Excerpts from his letters and autobiography, Poetry and Truth, reveal his reactions to growing older and the larger events of his day, such as the French Revolution and Napoleon's rise. With dramatizations, readings, original editions, and scenes from stage productions, the program looks at his verse epic Hermann and Dorothea, his novel Elective Affinities, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, the "Marienbad elegy," and his life's project, Faust. |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 02, 2012. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Courtiers Dance Through Changes (3:03) -- Revolution in France (0:55) -- Goethe's Progressive Views (2:31) -- "Hermann and Dorothea" (0:54) -- "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" (2:46) -- A Tough Period for Goethe (2:36) -- "Elective Affinities" (2:13) -- Goethe No Longer Withdrawals (2:04) -- "The West-Eastern Divan" (2:06) -- "Faust" (4:07) -- "Marienbad Elegy" (1:35) -- Goethe's Final Years (3:29) -- Credits: Into a New Century: 1789-1832 (0:59) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. This program chronicles the second half of Goethe's life, covering his ongoing literary achievements, his friendship and collaboration with Schiller, and his introspection. Excerpts from his letters and autobiography, Poetry and Truth, reveal his reactions to growing older and the larger events of his day, such as the French Revolution and Napoleon's rise. With dramatizations, readings, original editions, and scenes from stage productions, the program looks at his verse epic Hermann and Dorothea, his novel Elective Affinities, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, the "Marienbad elegy," and his life's project, Faust. 10 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (30 min.) : sd., col, digital file. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
10 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |