Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a prominent German writer and thinker whose work spanned poetry, drama, and novels. Born in 1749, he became a key figure in the Sturm und Drang literary movement, which emphasized emotion and individuality. Among his notable works is "Faust," a tragic play that explores the themes of desire and redemption through the pact between Faust, a scholar, and the devil, Mephistopheles. Goethe's contributions extend beyond literature; he also engaged...