FAQ About Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
What literary movement was Goethe associated with?
Goethe was closely associated with the Sturm und Drang ("Storm and Stress") literary movement, which emerged in Germany during the late 18th century. This movement was characterized by its focus on individual subjectivity and emotional expression, counter to the rationalism and strict forms of the Enlightenment period. Goethe's early works, like "The Sorrows of Young Werther," are emblematic of this movement.
