The Occult Basis Of Goethe's Work

The Occult Basis Of Goethe's Work is a book written by Rudolf Steiner, a philosopher, literary scholar, and founder of anthroposophy. In this book, Steiner explores the hidden spiritual and mystical aspects of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's literary works. Steiner delves into Goethe's life and writings, examining the influences of his esoteric studies and his encounters with spiritual beings. He argues that Goethe's works, such as Faust and The Fairy Tale of the Green Snake and the Beautiful Lily, were not just works of fiction but were based on his personal experiences with the spiritual realm.Steiner also discusses Goethe's theories on color, which he believed had a spiritual significance, and how they were influenced by his encounters with spiritual beings. He also explores Goethe's views on evolution and the interconnectedness of all living beings.Overall, The Occult Basis Of Goethe's Work provides a unique perspective on the literary works of one of the greatest German writers of all time, revealing the spiritual and mystical dimensions that underlie his works.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Transactions of the Second Annual Congress of the Federation of European Sections of the Theosophical Society, by Rudolf Steiner. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766141985.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.