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This collection of letters provides an intimate glimpse into the relationship between Goethe's mother and the Duchess Anna Amalia. Catharina Elisabeth Goethe writes about her son's early years and his struggles as a young writer, while also commenting on the politics and culture of the time. Her engaging style and insightful observations make this a must-read for any Goethe enthusiast. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.