Celebrated German writer, scientist, and philosopher (1749-1832) who takes a place among the central intellectual and artistic figures of his day. His poetry and dramatic works provided source material for Beethoven, Schubert, and Berlioz, among others. ANS in German, signed “Goethe,” one page, 6.25 x 3.5, Weimar, November 23, 1813. Untranslated handwritten note dedicated to opera singer "Carolina Wolf," with Goethe writing her name in the center of a colorful wreath. Affixed to a slightly larger card and in very good to fine condition, with scattered light stains. Maria Carolina Wolf (1742–1820), the daughter of composer Franz Benda, was a German pianist, singer, and composer; she was a member of the 'Liebhabertheater,' an amateur theater at the court of the Duchess of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, which was directed by Goethe.
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