His unflagging industry; defence of the poet's personal character.
The "Märchen," its interpretation and the light it throws on Goethe's political career.
Lyrist, dramatist, novelist, and mystic seer.
His drama "Götz von Berlichingen," and "Sorrows of Werther".
Popularity of his ballads; his elegies, and "Hermann und Dorothea".
"Iphigenie auf Tauris;" his stage plays "Faust" (First Part) and "Egmont".
The prose works "Wilhelm Meister" and the "Elective Affinities".
His skill in the delineation of female character.
"Faust;" contrasts in spirit and style between the two Parts.
Import of the work, key to or analysis of the plot.