Goethe’s Iphigenie Auf Tauris: With Introduction and Notes (1898)

Goethe's ""Iphigenie Auf Tauris"" is a literary work that was first published in 1787. This book is a German-language play that was written by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe. The play is a retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Iphigenia, who was sacrificed by her father Agamemnon to appease the goddess Artemis during the Trojan War. In Goethe's version, Iphigenia is saved by the goddess and taken to Tauris, where she serves as a priestess.This edition of the play was published in 1898 and includes an introduction and notes by Goethe himself. The introduction provides an overview of the play and its historical context, while the notes offer insights into the play's themes, characters, and symbolism. The book is written in German, making it an ideal resource for students of German literature and language.Overall, Goethe's ""Iphigenie Auf Tauris"" is a classic work of literature that explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the power of forgiveness. This edition offers readers a deeper understanding of the play's meaning and significance, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in German literature or classical mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.