{"title":"Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"stylo-plume-writers-edition-hommage-a-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-limited-edition-f","title":"Fountain pen Writers Edition Homage to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Limited Edition (F) ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the center of the 18th-century intellectual awakening, the writings of one man in particular have stood the test of time: those of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. A polymath, giant of German literature, lawyer, minister, theater director, as well as a prodigious collector and naturalist, he was in every respect a revolutionary, eager to push the boundaries of perception and learning. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, his creative versatility knew no bounds. The philosophical depth of 'Faust,' the lyrical subtlety of his poetry, and the breadth of scientific exploration behind his theory of colors and botanical treatises have had historical significance and testify, through their variety and considerable influence, to Goethe's genius. Poet and statesman, advisor, friend, and lover, he left an indelible mark on the world around him and remains today a source of inspiration and vision. With the support of the Klassik Stiftung Weimar and the Goethe National Museum it houses, Montblanc dedicates its Writers Edition Homage to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Limited Edition to this universal genius, emphasizing his literary works. Writing was Goethe's raison d'être. The largest edition of his works and writings today comprises 40 volumes, containing around 3,000 poems. His drama 'Götz von Berlichingen' was published anonymously in 1773, but a year later, a period of frenetic activity led him to write 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' in less than four weeks, propelling the 25-year-old lawyer to overnight fame. Young Werther placed German writing on the European literary map. It's the story of a young man caught between love and duty, between burning passion and social conventions. A whole generation saw itself in the fate of the unfortunate Werther. The novel even influenced this limited edition: its impressive description of marble inspired the look of the precious lacquer of the cap and body, while the engraving on the body ring echoes the framing of a copperplate illustration in an old edition of Werther. Another key element of the design recalls Goethe's house in Weimar. The shade of blue and the pattern of the precious lacquer reflect the color and structure of the wallpaper in the Juno room of the writer's house. The gold and platinum-plated attributes, characteristic of the collection, also recall other decorative elements of the interior. A charming pattern resembling a cloverleaf necklace is engraved on the top of the cap. This detail comes from a letter written by Goethe to his beloved Charlotte Buff, who served as the model for the character Lotte in 'The Sorrows of Young Werther.' A remarkable work of the Sturm und Drang movement, the young Goethe's epistolary novel was hailed as a stroke of genius and, above all, as a masterpiece of world literature. In a letter dated January 26, 1827, Goethe interpreted the term 'world literature' in a much more literal way than today, meaning a global process of literary communication and mutual artistic stimulation. Just as he incorporated elements of Persian poetry into his West-Eastern Divan cycle, this literature should aspire to be the expression of universality, transcending all linguistic, ethnic, and temporal barriers.  Symbol of this concept of global literary dialogue, embodied by the term \"world literature\" by Goethe, the cap takes the form of a globe, crowned by the emblem of Montblanc. Goethe's work, Faust. A tragedy is considered one of the most translated and performed plays in the world. Goethe himself praised a series of lithographs by the painter Eugène Delacroix, commissioned to illustrate the French translation of Faust. His depiction of Mephistopheles, flying over the nocturnal city, is featured in the elaborate scene engraved on the nib. The inscriptions \"Faust\" and \"1790\" recall the publication date in Leipzig of Faust. A Fragment. Faust's thirst for knowledge and his irrepressible desire to uncover the secrets of the world reflect Goethe's passion for studying natural phenomena. In his old age, he even considered his scientific achievements more precious than his poetic works. In his Theory of Colors, he addressed a wide range of subjects, from physics to the psychology of colors, opening an entirely new perspective on the essence of color. He also dedicated himself to optics and anatomy, biology and geology, archiving thousands of scientific specimens in jars and boxes. The slightly curved shape of the cap, resembling a chemist's glass jar, is a tribute to Goethe's achievements as a scientist and collector. The leaf-shaped clip pays homage to his studies in the field of morphology and particularly to his proposal of an archetypal plant form. He even transposed this idea into verse in his didactic love poem The Metamorphosis of Plants. 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A polymath, giant of German literature, lawyer, minister, theater director as well as a prodigious collector and naturalist, he was in every respect a revolutionary, eager to push the boundaries of perception and learning. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, his creative versatility knew no bounds. The philosophical depth of \"Faust,\" the lyrical subtlety of his poetry, and the breadth of scientific exploration behind his theory of colors and botanical treatises have had historical significance and testify, through their variety and considerable influence, to Goethe's genius. Poet and statesman, advisor, friend, and lover, he left an indelible mark on the world around him and remains today a source of inspiration and vision. With the support of the Klassik Stiftung Weimar and the Goethe National Museum it houses, Montblanc dedicates its Writers Edition Homage to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Limited Edition to this universal genius, emphasizing his literary works. Writing was Goethe's raison d'être. The largest edition of his works and writings today includes 40 volumes, containing about 3,000 poems. His drama Götz von Berlichingen was published anonymously in 1773, but a year later, a period of frenetic activity led him to write The Sorrows of Young Werther in less than four weeks, propelling the 25-year-old lawyer to overnight fame. Young Werther put German writing on the European literary map. It is the story of a young man caught between love and duty, between burning passion and social conventions. A whole generation found itself in the fate of the unfortunate Werther. The novel even influenced this limited edition: its impressive description of marble inspired the appearance of the precious lacquer of the cap and body, while the engraving on the body ring echoes the framing of a copperplate illustration in an old edition of Werther. Another key design element recalls Goethe's house in Weimar. The shade of blue and the pattern of the precious lacquer reflect the color and structure of the wallpaper in the Juno room in the writer's house. The golden and platinum-plated attributes, characteristic of the collection, also recall other decorative elements of the interior. A charming pattern resembling a cloverleaf necklace is engraved on the top of the cap. This detail comes from a letter written by Goethe to his beloved Charlotte Buff, who served as the model for the character Lotte in The Sorrows of Young Werther. A remarkable work of the Sturm und Drang movement, the young Goethe's epistolary novel was hailed as a stroke of genius and, above all, as a masterpiece of world literature. In a letter dated January 26, 1827, Goethe interpreted the term \"world literature\" in a much more literal way than today, meaning a global process of literary communication and mutual artistic stimulation. Just as he incorporated elements of Persian poetry into his West-Eastern Divan cycle, this literature should aspire to be the expression of universality, transcending all linguistic, ethnic, and temporal barriers. Symbol  From this concept of a global literary dialogue, embodied by the term \"world literature\" by Goethe, the cap takes the shape of a globe, crowned by the Montblanc emblem. Goethe's work, Faust. A Tragedy is considered one of the most translated and performed plays in the world. Goethe himself praised a series of lithographs by painter Eugène Delacroix, commissioned to illustrate the French translation of Faust. His depiction of Mephistopheles, flying over the nocturnal city, is featured in the elaborate scene engraved on the nib. The inscriptions \"Faust\" and \"1790\" recall the publication date in Leipzig of Faust. A Fragment. Faust's thirst for knowledge and his irrepressible desire to uncover the secrets of the world reflect Goethe's passion for the study of natural phenomena. In his old age, he even considered his scientific achievements more precious than his poetic works. In his Theory of Colors, he addressed a wide range of subjects, from physics to the psychology of colors, opening an entirely new perspective on the essence of color. He also devoted himself to optics and anatomy, biology and geology, archiving thousands of scientific specimens in jars and boxes. The slightly curved shape of the cap, resembling a chemist's glass jar, is a tribute to Goethe's achievements as a scientist and collector. The leaf-shaped clip pays homage to his studies in the field of morphology and particularly to his proposal of an archetypal plant form. He even transposed this idea into verse in his didactic love poem The Metamorphosis of Plants. 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A polymath, giant of German literature, lawyer, minister, theater director, as well as a prodigious collector and naturalist, he was in every respect a revolutionary, eager to push the boundaries of perception and learning. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, his creative versatility knew no bounds. The philosophical depth of \"Faust,\" the lyrical subtlety of his poetry, and the breadth of scientific exploration behind his theory of colors and botanical treatises have had historical significance and testify, through their variety and considerable influence, to Goethe's genius. Poet and statesman, advisor, friend, and lover, he left an indelible mark on the world around him and remains today a source of inspiration and vision. With the support of the Klassik Stiftung Weimar and the Goethe National Museum it houses, Montblanc dedicates its Writers Edition Homage to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Limited Edition to this universal genius, emphasizing his literary works. Writing was Goethe's raison d'être. The largest edition of his works and writings today comprises 40 volumes, containing about 3,000 poems. His play Götz von Berlichingen was published anonymously in 1773, but a year later, a period of frenetic activity led him to write The Sorrows of Young Werther in less than four weeks, propelling the young 25-year-old lawyer to overnight fame. Young Werther placed German writing on the European literary map. It is the story of a young man caught between love and duty, between a burning passion and social conventions. A whole generation found itself in the fate of the unfortunate Werther. The novel even influenced this limited edition: its impressive description of marble inspired the appearance of the precious lacquer of the cap and body, while the engraving on the body ring echoes the framing of a copper-engraved illustration in an old edition of Werther. Another key element of the design recalls Goethe's house in Weimar. The shade of blue and the pattern of the precious lacquer reflect the color and structure of the wallpaper in the Juno room in the writer's house. The gilded and platinum-plated attributes, characteristic of the collection, also recall other decorative elements of the interior. A charming motif resembling a clover leaf necklace is engraved on the top of the cap. This detail comes from a letter written by Goethe to his beloved Charlotte Buff, who served as the model for the character of Lotte in The Sorrows of Young Werther. A remarkable work of the Sturm und Drang movement, the young Goethe's epistolary novel was hailed as a stroke of genius and, above all, as a masterpiece of world literature. In a letter dated January 26, 1827, Goethe interpreted the term \"world literature\" in a much more literal way than today, meaning a global process of literary communication and mutual artistic stimulation. In the same way that he incorporated elements of Persian poetry into his West-Eastern Divan cycle, this literature should aspire to be the expression of universality, transcending all linguistic, ethnic, and temporal barriers.  Symbol of this concept of global literary dialogue, embodied by the term \"world literature\" by Goethe, the cap takes the form of a globe, crowned by the Montblanc emblem. Faust's thirst for knowledge and his irrepressible desire to uncover the secrets of the world reflect Goethe's passion for the study of natural phenomena. In his old age, he even considered his scientific achievements to be more valuable than his poetic works. In his Theory of Colors, he addressed a wide range of subjects, from physics to the psychology of colors, opening an entirely new perspective on the essence of color. He also devoted himself to optics and anatomy, biology and geology, archiving thousands of scientific specimens in jars and boxes. The slightly curved shape of the cap, resembling a chemist's glass jar, is a tribute to Goethe's achievements as a scientist and collector. The leaf-shaped clip pays homage to his studies in the field of morphology and particularly to his proposal of an archetypal plant form. He even transposed this idea into verse in his didactic love poem The Metamorphosis of Plants. 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A polymath, giant of German literature, lawyer, minister, theater director, as well as a prodigious collector and naturalist, he was in every respect a revolutionary, eager to push the boundaries of perception and learning. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, his creative versatility knew no bounds. The philosophical depth of “Faust,” the lyrical subtlety of his poetry, and the breadth of scientific exploration behind his theory of colors and botanical treatises have had historical significance and testify, through their variety and considerable influence, to Goethe's genius. Poet and statesman, advisor, friend, and lover, he left an indelible mark on the world around him and remains today a source of inspiration and vision. With the support of the Klassik Stiftung Weimar and the Goethe National Museum it houses, Montblanc dedicates its Writers Edition Homage to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Limited Edition to this universal genius, emphasizing his literary works. Writing was Goethe's raison d'être. The largest edition of his works and writings today comprises 40 volumes, containing about 3,000 poems. His drama Götz von Berlichingen was published anonymously in 1773, but a year later, a period of frenetic activity led him to write The Sorrows of Young Werther in less than four weeks, propelling the 25-year-old lawyer to overnight fame. Young Werther placed German writing on the European literary map. It is the story of a young man caught between love and duty, between a burning passion and social conventions. An entire generation found itself in the fate of the unfortunate Werther. The novel even influenced this limited edition: its impressive description of marble inspired the appearance of the precious lacquer on the cap and body, while the engraving on the body ring echoes the framing of a copper-engraved illustration in an old edition of Werther. Another key element of the design recalls Goethe's house in Weimar. The shade of blue and the pattern of the precious lacquer reflect the color and structure of the wallpaper in the Juno room in the writer's house. The gilded and platinum-plated attributes, characteristic of the collection, also recall other decorative elements of the interior. A charming motif resembling a clover leaf necklace is engraved on the top of the cap. This detail comes from a letter written by Goethe to his beloved Charlotte Buff, who served as the model for the character Lotte in The Sorrows of Young Werther. A remarkable work of the Sturm und Drang movement, the young Goethe's epistolary novel was hailed as a stroke of genius and, above all, as a masterpiece of world literature. In a letter dated January 26, 1827, Goethe interpreted the term “world literature” in a much more literal way than today, meaning a global process of literary communication and mutual artistic stimulation. In the same way that he incorporated elements of Persian poetry into his West-Eastern Divan cycle, this literature should aspire to be the expression of universality, transcending all linguistic, ethnic, and temporal barriers.  Symbol of this concept of global literary dialogue, embodied by the term \"world literature\" by Goethe, the cap takes the shape of a globe, crowned by the Montblanc emblem. Faust's thirst for knowledge and his irrepressible desire to uncover the secrets of the world reflect Goethe's passion for the study of natural phenomena. In his old age, he even considered his scientific achievements to be more valuable than his poetic works. In his Theory of Colors, he covered a wide range of topics, from physics to the psychology of colors, opening an entirely new perspective on the essence of color. He also dedicated himself to optics and anatomy, biology and geology, archiving thousands of scientific specimens in jars and boxes. The slightly curved shape of the cap, resembling a chemist's glass jar, is a tribute to Goethe's achievements as a scientist and collector. The leaf-shaped clip pays homage to his studies in the field of morphology and particularly to his proposal of an archetypal plant form. He even transposed this idea into verse in his didactic love poem The Metamorphosis of Plants. 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Polymath, giant of German literature, lawyer, minister, theater director as well as a prodigious collector and naturalist, he was in every way a revolutionary, eager to push the boundaries of perception and learning. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, his creative versatility knew no bounds. The philosophical depth of \"Faust,\" the lyrical subtlety of his poetry, and the breadth of scientific exploration behind his theory of colors and botanical treatises have had historical significance and testify, through their variety and considerable influence, to Goethe's genius. Poet and statesman, advisor, friend, and lover, he left an indelible mark on the world around him and remains today a source of inspiration and vision. With the support of the Klassik Stiftung Weimar and the Goethe National Museum it houses, Montblanc dedicates its Writers Edition Homage to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Limited Edition 1808 to this universal genius, emphasizing his role as a statesman. Goethe marked his era with his words and deeds. The largest edition of his works and writings today includes 40 volumes, containing approximately 3,000 poems. His drama Götz von Berlichingen was published anonymously in 1773, but a year later, The Sorrows of Young Werther, written in less than four weeks, propelled the young 25-year-old lawyer to overnight fame. His reputation did not go unnoticed in Weimar, where the young duke, Karl August, wished to transform his duchy into a \"Court of the Muses.\" Goethe's installation in Weimar marked a turning point in his life. He was no longer only considered a renowned poet and philosopher but also a statesman and reformer, reviving the tradition of silver mining, reorganizing economic and fiscal policy, and quickly rising to the rank of principal advisor to the duke. Goethe was ennobled in 1782 in recognition of his services to the court of Weimar and received in 1816 the Order of the White Falcon, also known as the Order of the House of Vigilance. This star-shaped insignia is the origin of the golden ornamentation on the body of the limited edition. The carmine red lacquer underneath refers to the color of the ceremonial belt worn by Goethe in the portrait by Gerhard von Kügelgen. The golden motif traced around the cap recalls the rounded arches prominently featured in a Rembrandt engraving adapted for the frontispiece of Goethe's \"Faust fragment,\" dating from 1790. The character of Faust occupied Goethe for almost his entire life. He wrote an initial version, Urfaust, then a fragment, and finally his world-renowned drama, Faust I, published in 1808. This drama, whose eloquence and global reach are unmatched, is a true masterpiece of world literature. Goethe himself invented the term \"world literature,\" using it to signify an expression of universality, transcending all linguistic, ethnic, and temporal barriers. Symbolizing Goethe's concept of \"world literature,\" the cap takes the form of a globe, crowned by the Montblanc emblem. The slightly curved shape of the cap, resembling a chemist's glass jar, is a tribute to the achievements of  Goethe as a scientist and collector. The leaf-shaped clip and engraved signature pay homage to his extraordinary studies in the field of morphology and particularly to his proposition of an archetypal plant form. He even transposed this idea into verse in his didactic love poem The Metamorphosis of Plants. These reflections and discoveries, along with all the others, were put on paper using precious writing instruments that inspired the historical aspect of the entire Writers Edition collection. Unlike Goethe himself, whose studies served to advance scientific research, his fictional counterpart was plagued by doubt. Faust, who failed to achieve his own scientific goals, turns to magic by invoking the \"Spirit of the Earth.\" The dramatic scene in which the light radiating from this overwhelming presence fills the room was captured in one of Goethe's sketches, the model for the engraving on the cone tip. Other engravings around the cone are borrowed from the ornaments featured on his certificate of appointment as a private legation councilor in Weimar. 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Polymath, giant of German literature, lawyer, minister, theater director as well as a prodigious collector and naturalist, he was in every way a revolutionary, eager to push the boundaries of perception and learning. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, his creative versatility knew no bounds. The philosophical depth of \"Faust,\" the lyrical subtlety of his poetry, and the breadth of scientific exploration behind his theory of colors and botanical treatises have had historical significance and testify, through their variety and considerable influence, to Goethe's genius. Poet and statesman, advisor, friend, and lover, he left an indelible mark on the world around him and remains a source of inspiration and vision today. With the support of the Klassik Stiftung Weimar and the Goethe National Museum it houses, Montblanc dedicates its Writers Edition Homage to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Limited Edition 1808 to this universal genius, emphasizing his role as a statesman. Goethe marked his era with his words and actions. The largest edition of his works and writings today comprises 40 volumes, containing about 3,000 poems. His play Götz von Berlichingen was published anonymously in 1773, but a year later, The Sorrows of Young Werther, written in less than four weeks, catapulted the 25-year-old lawyer to overnight fame. His reputation did not go unnoticed in Weimar, where the young duke, Karl August, wished to transform his duchy into a \"Court of the Muses.\" Goethe's move to Weimar marked a turning point in his life. He was no longer regarded only as a renowned poet and philosopher, but also as a statesman and reformer, reviving the tradition of silver mining, reorganizing economic and fiscal policy, and quickly rising to the rank of chief advisor to the duke. Goethe was ennobled in 1782 in recognition of his services to the Weimar court and received the Order of the White Falcon, also known as the Order of the House of Vigilance, in 1816. This star-shaped insignia is the inspiration for the golden ornamentation of the limited edition body. The carmine red lacquer underneath refers to the color of the ceremonial sash worn by Goethe in the portrait by Gerhard von Kügelgen. The golden pattern traced around the cap recalls the rounded arches prominently featured in a Rembrandt engraving adapted for the frontispiece of Goethe's \"Faust fragment,\" dating from 1790. The character of Faust occupied Goethe for almost his entire life. He wrote an initial version, Urfaust, then a fragment, and finally his world-renowned drama, Faust I, published in 1808. This drama, whose eloquence and global reach are unmatched, is a true masterpiece of world literature. Goethe himself invented the term \"world literature,\" using it to signify an expression of universality, transcending all linguistic, ethnic, and temporal barriers. Symbolizing Goethe's concept of \"world literature,\" the cap takes the form of a globe, crowned by the Montblanc emblem. The slightly curved shape of the cap, resembling a chemist's glass jar, is a tribute to the achievements of Goethe as a scientist and collector. The leaf-shaped clasp and engraved signature pay tribute to his extraordinary studies in the field of morphology, particularly his proposal of an archetypal plant form. He even transposed this idea into verse in his didactic love poem The Metamorphosis of Plants. These reflections and discoveries, as well as all the others, were put down on paper using precious writing instruments that inspired the historical aspect of the entire Writers Edition collection. Unlike Goethe himself, whose studies served to advance scientific research, his fictional counterpart was plagued by doubt. Faust, who failed to achieve his own scientific goals, turns to magic by invoking the 'Spirit of the Earth.' The dramatic scene in which the light radiating from this overwhelming presence fills the room was captured in one of Goethe's sketches, the model for the engraving on the cone's tip. Other engravings around the cone are borrowed from the ornaments featured on his certificate of appointment as a private legation councilor in Weimar. In a nod to the year of publication of Faust I, a milestone of German theater and one of the most translated and performed plays in the world, the limited edition includes only 1808 pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdent No. 131446\u003cbr\u003eColor: Burgundy\u003cbr\u003eMechanism: Rollerball\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 146.6 x 16.5 mm\u003cbr\u003ePhysical Weight: 85.06 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montblanc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51169956102487,"sku":"131445","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0313\/4042\/9443\/files\/stylo-plumemontblancstylo-plume-writers-edition-hommage-a-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-limited-edition-1808-m-4246746.jpg?v=1752296977"},{"product_id":"stylo-bille-writers-edition-hommage-a-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-limited-edition-1","title":"Ballpoint pen Writers Edition Homage to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Limited Edition ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the center of the intellectual awakening of the 18th century, the writings of one man in particular have stood the test of time: those of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. A polymath, giant of German literature, lawyer, minister, theater director, as well as a prodigious collector and naturalist, he was in every respect a revolutionary, eager to push the boundaries of perception and learning. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, his creative versatility knew no bounds. The philosophical depth of “Faust,” the lyrical subtlety of his poetry, and the breadth of scientific exploration behind his theory of colors and botanical treatises have had historical significance and testify, through their variety and considerable influence, to Goethe's genius. Poet and statesman, advisor, friend, and lover, he left an indelible mark on the world around him and remains today a source of inspiration and vision. With the support of the Klassik Stiftung Weimar and the Goethe National Museum it houses, Montblanc dedicates its Writers Edition Homage to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Limited Edition to this universal genius, emphasizing his literary works. Writing was Goethe's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\"\u003ereason for being\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The largest edition of his works and writings today comprises 40 volumes, containing about 3,000 poems. His drama Götz von Berlichingen was published anonymously in 1773, but a year later, a period of frenetic activity led him to write The Sorrows of Young Werther in less than four weeks, propelling the 25-year-old lawyer to overnight fame. Young Werther placed German writing on the European literary map. It is the story of a young man caught between love and duty, between a burning passion and social conventions. An entire generation found itself in the fate of the unfortunate Werther. The novel even influenced this limited edition: its impressive description of marble inspired the appearance of the precious lacquer on the cap and body, while the engraving on the body ring echoes the framing of a copper-engraved illustration in an old edition of Werther. Another key element of the design recalls Goethe's house in Weimar. The shade of blue and the pattern of the precious lacquer reflect the color and structure of the wallpaper in the Juno room in the writer's house. The gilded and platinum-plated attributes, characteristic of the collection, also recall other decorative elements of the interior. A charming motif resembling a clover leaf necklace is engraved on the top of the cap. This detail comes from a letter written by Goethe to his beloved Charlotte Buff, who served as the model for the character Lotte in The Sorrows of Young Werther. A remarkable work of the Sturm und Drang movement, the young Goethe's epistolary novel was hailed as a stroke of genius and, above all, as a masterpiece of world literature. In a letter dated January 26, 1827, Goethe interpreted the term “world literature” in a much more literal way than today, meaning a global process of literary communication and mutual artistic stimulation. In the same way that he incorporated elements of Persian poetry into his West-Eastern Divan cycle, this literature should aspire to be the expression of universality, transcending all linguistic, ethnic, and temporal barriers. Symbol of this concept of global literary dialogue, embodied by the term \"world literature\" by Goethe, the cap takes the shape of a globe, crowned by the Montblanc emblem. Faust's thirst for knowledge and his irrepressible desire to uncover the secrets of the world reflect Goethe's passion for the study of natural phenomena. In his old age, he even considered his scientific achievements to be more valuable than his poetic works. In his Theory of Colors, he covered a wide range of topics, from physics to the psychology of colors, opening an entirely new perspective on the essence of color. He also dedicated himself to optics and anatomy, biology and geology, archiving thousands of scientific specimens in jars and boxes. The slightly curved shape of the cap, resembling a chemist's glass jar, is a tribute to Goethe's achievements as a scientist and collector. The leaf-shaped clip pays homage to his studies in the field of morphology and particularly to his proposal of an archetypal plant form. He even transposed this idea into verse in his didactic love poem The Metamorphosis of Plants. The inspiration for the overall design of the limited edition, especially for the body and the tip, is drawn from the type of historical writing instrument with which Goethe put all his knowledge, ideas, and the fruits of his seemingly limitless poetic imagination on paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdent No. 131440\u003cbr\u003eColor: Blue\u003cbr\u003eMechanism: Rollerball\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 135.2 x 16.1 mm\u003cbr\u003ePhysical weight: 46.29 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montblanc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51219941753175,"sku":"136950","price":1070.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0313\/4042\/9443\/files\/porte-minemontblancportemine-writers-edition-hommage-a-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-limited-edition-5562326.jpg?v=1752729907"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.montblanc-boutique-cannes.com\/en\/collections\/johann-wolfgang-von-goethe.oembed","provider":"Montblanc Cannes [France]","version":"1.0","type":"link"}