The German author, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, was considered the greatest German literary figure of the modern era. Goethe was known for his bold "classical" works that consisted of the fantasy genre. In the works, The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Prometheus by Goethe, the audience can observe the idea of witchcraft and it's powers.
One of Goethe's very successful poems was The Sorcerer's Apprentice. The Sorcerer's Apprentice is about an apprentice who tries to place himself in the Sorcerer's magical position. Along the way he causes massive trouble by enchanting a broom to do his job. The theme of this poem is the disaster of witchcraft. In the poem the narrator states, "What a flood that naught can fetter! Lord and master, hear me crying!.. Sir, my need is sore, Spirits that I've cited, my commands ignore," (Goethe Stanza 13). In this…show more content… Prometheus questioned his God to see if he truly deserves the title of being called Zeus. Although Goethe was a legendary author, many acclaimed him to be a "political" villain.
Many accused Goethe as being a villain due to his bad political behavior while being a councilor in Weimar. According to The New York Times, "Germany's revered national poet and emblem of humanistic moderation is also being attacked as a human rights abuser" (Meyer 1). His accuser, W. Daniel Wilson, explained how Goethe was a privy councilor who approved the sale of prisoners. This evidence shows many people who Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe truly is. Still today, Goethe is one of the best author of all time, although he made mistakes.
Goethe has inspired present authors with his phenomenal works such as The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Prometheus. His works are all connected because they all have a meaningful purpose. Goethe had his political mistakes on the way, but that does not affect his poems. In conclusion, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is amazing
