Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German writer and statesman
1749-1832
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German writer, poet, playwright, and statesman. He is best known for his works "Faust," a two-part dramatic work, and "The Sorrows of Young Werther," a novel that had a major impact on the Sturm und Drang literary movement. Goethe's works encompass a wide range of genres and have had a profound influence on Western literature.