Articles
BRÁZDA, Otakar: Jan Křtitel Boháč – profesor přírodovědy. Živa 1/2024
BRÁZDA, Otakar: Geolog Ignác Born Komorní hůrka a Učená společnost. Živa 5/2025
BRÁZDA, Otakar: Setkání Purkyně s Goethem ve Výmaru roku 1822 / How Purkyně Met Goethe in Weimar 1822. Živa 6/2022
FEJFAR, Oldřich: Nálezy fosilních savců V. Chebská pánev: cyprisové souvrství ve Františkových lázních / The Record of Fossil Mammals V. Fauna of the Cheb basin: the s.c. Cypris layers in Františkovy Lázně. Živa 5/2011
FEJFAR, Oldřich: Nálezy fosilních savců VI. Chebská pánev: Dolnice / The Record of Fossil Mammals VI. Dolnice. Živa 6/2011
FEJFAR, Oldřich: Lázeňský, host, geolog a výletník: Přírodovědná zkoumání Johanna Wolfganga Goetha během jeho pobytů v Čechách. Živa 6/2011
JANKO, Jan: Naturfilozof J. E. Purkyně / Purkyně as a natural philosopher. Živa 5/2011
RAPPRICH, Vladislav: Komorní hůrka a její role v dějinách věd o Zemi. Živa 5/2025
Books
ALBERTI, Karl: Beiträge zur Geschichte der Stadt Asch und Ascher Bezirkes. 287 p. Asch 1937
Karl Alberti (1856–1953) was an Asch teacher and historian who devoted decades to archival research. His series Beiträge zur Geschichte der Stadt Asch und des Ascher Bezirkes (a total of 4 volumes) is still considered the most comprehensive source of information on the history of this region. The book was published in 1937, at a time of peak national tensions in the border region. Although it is written in German and reflects the local patriotism of the time, it is based on a wealth of factual material from archives that are now often no longer available. Alberti recalls Goethe's visits to Asch, his geological interest in the Asch region, and his friendship with the Asch pastor Johann Christoph Wohlrath. Goethe corresponded with him and appreciated his education. It was with him in Asch that Goethe spent his time discussing literature and science. German
ANGERER, Birgit: Sternberg und Goethe in Ostbayern und Böhmen. 84 s. Regensburg 1999
The book is a richly illustrated guide and monograph that documents the deep intellectual friendship between Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Count Caspar Maria of Sternberg. The publication focuses on the joint travels, stays, correspondence and scientific interests of both personalities in the region of eastern Bavaria (around Regensburg) and Bohemia. German
ASCHENBRENNER, Viktor: Goethe in Böhmen. 24. stran. Krainburg a. Inn 1982.
This slim but informative brochure presents a brief overview of the poet's activities in Bohemia, published on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of his death. Viktor Aschenbrenner (1906–1996) was a prominent Sudeten German writer and historian who has long been devoted to Czech-German cultural relations and the theme of "spiritual home". German
AUS Goethes Marianbader Tagen. Zwanzig Beiträge mit fünfzehn Bildbaigaben. 141. s Leipzig 1932
The book, published in Leipzig in 1932, represents one of the most significant literary and historical contributions to the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the poet's death. The book contains 20 professional articles and is supplemented by 15 pictorial appendices, which include period portraits, facsimiles of manuscripts and illustrations of Mariánské Lázně from the beginning of the 19th century. German
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BRANDL, Benedikt: Stift Tepler - Goethe-Festschrift 1932. 56 s. Teplá 1932
The book is an important regional collection published by the Premonstratensian canonry in Teplá on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the death of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The main author and editor of the publication is Benedikt Brandl (1864–1938), a priest and historian from Teplá who has long been devoted to the history of the monastery and its relationship to spa tourism. The collection maps the close ties between Goethe and the Teplá monastery, which was the landowner and founder of Mariánské Lázně in the poet's time. German
BRATRÁNEK, František, Tomáš: Briefwechsel zwischen Goethe und Kaspar Graf von Sternberg. s. 334. Wien 1866
The book Briefwechsel zwischen Goethe und Kaspar Graf von Sternberg, published in Vienna in 1866 by František Tomáš Bratránek, is a key editorial effort making available the correspondence between Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and the founder of the National Museum in Prague, Count Kaspar Maria of Sternberg. National Technical Library. The book documents the exchange of letters from 1820–1832, i.e. until Goethe's death.
BRAUN, Hermann; NEUBAUER, Michael: Goethe in Böhme. 144 s. Hof 1991
The book presents a richly illustrated view of the fateful connection between the famous German poet and the Czech environment. On 144 pages, it documents Goethe's numerous visits to Czech spas and towns. The publication covers the period from 1785, when the then thirty-six-year-old Johann Wolfgang von Goethe first entered Czech soil as an escort for Duke Karl August, to his last visit in 1823. The authors describe in detail Goethe's stays in Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně, Františkovy Lázně and Teplice. The book reflects his meetings with important personalities and his emotional outbursts, including his late love for Ulrica von Levetzow in Mariánské Lázně. The texts shed light on how the Czech environment influenced Goethe's work (e.g. the Mariánské Lázně Elegy) and his natural science studies, especially in the fields of geology and mineralogy. German
BUQUOY, Margarete: Begegnung in Böhmen: Goethe, Buquoy, Tomaschek. 92 s. München 1987
The book is a valuable cultural-historical study of the intersection of three important personalities in the Czech environment of the early 19th century. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: As a central figure of European culture and a regular visitor to Czech spas. Jiří František August Buquoy: Owner of the Červený Hrádek and Nové Hrady estates, a prominent polymath, inventor (hyalith glass) and naturalist, with whom Goethe repeatedly met for expert discussions. Václav Jan Křtitel Tomášek (Wenzel Johann Tomaschek): A leading Czech composer and pianist who set a number of Goethe's poems to music and whom Goethe personally met in Cheb and Mariánské Lázně. The author (herself a descendant of the Buquoy family) maps the mutual intellectual and personal relationships of these men. The book focuses on their meeting in the years 1818–1823. German
ČESAL, Aleš: Za skrytou krásou Chebska. 224 p. Praha 2020.
A book of an unconventional guide to one of the most magical corners of Western Bohemia. Here are the key aspects of this publication. The author does not only focus on classic monuments, but also focuses on mystical places, forgotten corners and the "hidden" history of the region. The book combines local history, legends and personal observations from trips around the Cheb region. Česal's style is readable and encourages an immediate trip. The book serves as a great inspiration for tourists who want to experience the Cheb region differently than just through the spa colonnades. The book is an ideal complement to an interest in Goethe, because Cheb was his gateway to Bohemia and the place where he conducted his most important field research. Czech
DITTERTOVÁ, Eva (ed.): Johann Wolfgang Goethe a Čechy / Johann Wolfgang Goethe und Böhmen. 64 s. Cheb 2004
The catalogue for the exhibition of the same name Johann Wolfgang Goethe and Bohemia, compiled by Eva Dittertová and published by the Cheb Museum in 2004, is a bilingual (Czech-German) publication mapping the poet's footprints in the region. Here are the key points of this collection. The publication accompanied an extensive exhibition project of the Cheb Museum, which was created in cooperation with German partners. It focuses primarily on the Cheb region as Goethe's gateway to Bohemia. Czech-German
FEJFAR, Oldřich: Lázeňský host, geolog a výletník. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe v Čechách / Brunnengast, Geolog und Spaziergänger. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in Böhmen. 189 s. Karlovy Vary 2025
The book is the most visually captivating synthesis of Goethe's activities in the Czech lands. Its author is the leading Czech paleontologist and expert on the history of science Oldřich Fejfar. Goethe's triple role: The title accurately describes the structure of the book. Fejfar presents Goethe as: Spa guest: documents social life in Karlovy Vary, Teplice and Mariánské Lázně. Geologist: discusses in detail Goethe's contribution to the knowledge of Czech volcanoes (Komorní hůrka) and his passion for collecting minerals. Hiker: maps specific routes that the poet took in Bohemia (e.g. Loket, the Aš quartz mound). Czech-German
FEJFAR, Oldřich: Poslední léta Johanna Wolfganga von Goetha v Čechách: Přátelství s hrabětem Kašparem Sternbergem a Josefem Sebastianem Grünerem. In Sborník Chebského muzea 1998, s. 50-89
Oldřich Fejfar's study (Collection of the Cheb Museum 1998) maps the final stage of J. W. Goethe's life, during which he was intensively engaged in geological and paleontological research in Western Bohemia, especially on the Komorní Hůrka Mountain. The publication also discusses in detail Goethe's friendship and scientific cooperation with Count Kašpar Šternberk and the Cheb Councilor Josef Sebastian Grüner. Czech
FIALA, Jan, Šimon: Der Dichterfürst J. W. Goethe in Böhmen. 127 s. Praha 1999
Das Buch „Der Dichterfürst J. W. Goethe in Böhmen“ (tschechische Ausgabe: „Kníže básníku J. W. Goethe v Čechách“) von Jan Šimon Fiala ergänzt die Literatur zu Goethes Beziehung zu den tschechischen Ländern, diesmal mit Schwerpunkt auf visueller Dokumentation. Ein wesentlicher Teil des Buches besteht aus Fotografien von Jan Šimon Fiala, die Orte festhalten, die mit Goethes Aufenthalt in Verbindung stehen. Der Autor reflektiert darüber, wie es dem deutschen Genie durch sein tiefes Mitgefühl für Menschen, ungeachtet ihrer Herkunft, gelang, „fremde Länder in Besitz zu nehmen“. German
FIALA, Jan, Šimon: Kníže básníků J. W. Goetha v Čechách. 127 s. Praha 1999
The book is dedicated to the deep relationship of the German literary genius to the Czech lands. The publication falls into the genre of non-fiction. In it, the author documents Goethe's stays in Bohemia, primarily in West Bohemian spas (e.g. Karlovy Vary), through text and his own photographs, and examines how this "prince of poets" emotionally took possession of a foreign land.Jan Šimon Fiala (1936–2004) Jan Šimon Fiala (1936–2004). Czech
FIALOVÁ-FÜRSTEROVÁ, Ingeborg; CERALOVÁ, Lucie (eds.): Goethe in Olmütz. Beiträge der internationalen Konferenz, Olmütz 6.-8. 12. 1999. 187 stran. Olomouc 2000
The collection is the scientific output of an international conference held in December 1999 on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the poet's birth. The book does not focus only on Goethe's short stay in Olomouc in 1790, but in a broader context it analyses the reception of Goethe's work in Moravia and Austrian Silesia. The collection is a fundamental source for the study of Germano-Bohemian studies and regional literary history. German
FRANK, Ernst: Goethe in Elbogener Ländchen. 156 s. Praha 1944
Frank describes in detail Goethe's 17 visits to Lokt (Elbogen) and the surrounding area. He focuses on his accommodation at the White Horse Hotel (Weiße Roß), meetings with the Levetzow family, and the celebration of his 74th birthday. The book is valuable for its description of local realities and quotations from Goethe's diaries relating to this area. The author was an active supporter of the Sudeten German movement and the brother of Karl Hermann Frank. His work was strongly influenced by National Socialism. After his deportation, he lived in West Germany, where he became a very prolific author within the Sudeten German associations. Unlike other authors, Frank did not significantly distance himself from his earlier positions in the post-war period; in his books (e.g. about his brother or the history of the Sudetenland), he often interpreted history from the perspective of the exiles and defended the German role in Bohemia. Although the 1944 publication is influenced by the ideology of the time (Goethe as a symbol of the German spirit in the "borderland"), it remains an important source of facts about the Loket cult of Goethe for researchers. German
FRANK, Ernst: Goethes böhmische Wanderungen. 158 s. Frankfurt am Main 1956
The book is one of Ernst Frank's best-known and most extensive works on this topic. In contrast to the narrowly focused Loket study from 1944, this work is a synthesis. Frank maps all the places that Goethe visited in Bohemia - from Mariánské Lázně and Karlovy Vary to Teplice and Prague. He describes Goethe's relationships with women (Ulrika von Levetzow), scientists and the Czech landscape. German
FRIDRICH AUGUST; GOETHE, Johann, Wolfgang: Pflanzen und Gebirgsarten von Marienbad. 225 s. Praha 1837
The book is a unique natural history work that combines the botany and geology of this spa region. The book is valued not only as a historical document about the nature of the Mariánské Lázeň region, but also as a testament to the scientific interests of the famous poet Goethe, who was a frequent guest in the region. The original edition from 1837 also contains five lithographic supplements. German
Description of the Karlovy Vary Müller Stone Collection: For the Knowledge of the Bohemian Mountains" is a work by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe from 1807, which describes the mineralogical collection of the Czech miner Joseph Müller. This book was also published under the title "Collection for the Knowledge of the Mountains and the Surroundings of Karlovy Vary" and describes rock samples for a better understanding of the Bohemian Mountains.In the text, Goethe discusses in detail the collection of minerals and rocks compiled by the Karlovy Vary stonemason and grinder Joseph Müller (1727–1817). This collection served as a systematic overview of the geological composition of the Karlovy Vary region and the surrounding mountains. German
GOETHE, Johann, Wolfgang: Elegie. Most 1998
A bibliophile edition of Goethe's Elegies, in which the aging poet confesses his feelings for the young Ulrica von Levetzow.The book Elegies, published by the Hněvín publishing house in Most in 1998, is a unique bibliophile work dedicated to one of the most famous poems in world literature, the Marienbader Elegy. This poem from 1823 is the pinnacle of Goethe's love lyrics. The seventy-year-old poet wrote it in a carriage on his way home from Bohemia to Weimar after he was rejected by the young Ulrica von Levetzow in Marienbad. The publication was published in Most intentionally, as Ulrica von Levetzow lived out her life at the nearby castle in Třebívlice. The book thus symbolically connects the literary work with the region where Goethe's last love ended his life. This edition uses the classic translation by Emanuel Frynta, which is one of the most sensitive Czech interpretations of Goethe's text. Czech-German.
GOETHE UND KARLSBAD. 121 s. Karlsbad 1932
The book, published in 1932 in Karlovy Vary, is a commemorative work published on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the death of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (March 22, 1932). The book was published by the Karlovy Vary City Council (Rat der Stadt Karlsbad) as a tribute to its most famous spa guest. The collection contains texts by various authors that celebrate and document Goethe's 13 stays in Karlovy Vary between 1785 and 1823. It is accompanied by rich illustrations (often in color), based on the originals stored in the Karlovy Vary City Museum at the time. German
GOETHŮV sborník. Památce 100. výročí básníkovy smrti vydali čeští germanisté. 386 s. Praha 1932
The book is one of the most significant manifestations of Czech interwar German studies and cultural respect for Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. An elite committee of Czech Germanists and literary scholars participated in the editorial process, including Otokar Fischer, Josef Janko, Vojtěch Jirát, Arnošt Kraus, Jan Krejčí, Arne Novák and Hugo Siebenschein. The collection presents a representative collection of essays and scientific studies that reflect Goethe's relationship to the Czechs and his influence on Czech culture and science. Among the most valuable contributions is the article by T. G. Masaryk entitled "My Relationship with Goethe". Other studies focus on Goethe as a botanist, his relationship to French drama (Molière) or an analysis of the pivotal work Faust. The publication was part of the extensive celebrations in 1932, when all of Europe commemorated the centenary of the poet's death. With this work, Czechoslovak scholars demonstrated that Goethe is not perceived only as a German pational poet, but as a universal European humanist with deep roots in the Czech environment. Czech
GRÜNER, Josef, Sebastian: Beiträge zur Geschichte der königl. Stadt Eger und des Eger'schen Gebiets. Prag 1843
The book Beiträge zur Geschichte der königl. Stadt Eger und des Eger'schen Gebiets (Contributions to the History of the Royal City of Cheb and the Cheb Territory), published in Prague in 1843, is a fundamental work of local history and history dedicated to the Cheb region. Its author was the Cheb councilor, lawyer and polymath Joseph Sebastian Grüner (1780–1864), known primarily as a close friend and guide of J. W. Goethe through Western Bohemia. The book maps the history of the city of Cheb and the adjacent region from the earliest times to the author's present day. In the text, Grüner discusses, for example, the charter of King Rudolf of Habsburg from 1282, analyses of historical marriage separations, or the royal tobacco patent. German
Grüner, Joseph Sebastian: Gebräuche der Egerländer : 1825 für J. W. von Goethe niedergeschrieben : Mit 8 farbigen Bildtafeln / Sebastian Grüner ; hrsg. Alois John. Oberlohma : Geschichte und Volkskunde eines egerländer Dorfes : Mit 3 Phototypien, 3 Plänen und 1 Kartenskizze / Alois John. Prag 1901
This volume from 1901 represents a unique collaboration between two prominent regional researchers. The first part contains an ethnographic text by Joseph Sebastian Grüner, which was written in 1825 directly at the instigation of J. W. Goethe. During his stays in Cheb, the poet took a keen interest in local folklore and asked Grüner to write a detailed overview of folk customs. The book was prepared for publication by Alois John, a key figure in Cheb local history and founder of the magazine Unser Egerland. Contents of Grüner's part: Detailed description of traditional customs, wedding rituals and everyday life in the Cheb region in the first half of the 19th century, supplemented by 8 color plates (often with images of folk costumes). Contents of John's part: Monograph of the village of Horní Lomany (Oberlohm), which offers historical and ethnographic insight into the life of one specific village near Františkovy Lázně. German
HANDRICK, Willy: Ausstelung Goethe in Böhmen. 53 s. Weimar 1964
The catalogue for the exhibition, which was organised by the National Research and Memorial Centre for Classical German Literature in Weimar in 1964, was prepared by art historian Willy Handrick. The catalogue documents Goethe's travels to Bohemia (especially to Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně and Teplice) and his contacts with Czech science and culture (e.g. with Sternberg and Purkyně). The exhibition was one of the significant cultural cooperation events between the then GDR and Czechoslovakia in the 1960s, and Willy Handrick has long been dedicated to Goethe's relationship with the visual arts and the Czech Republic. German
HANDRICK, Willy: Goethe a Čechy. 58 s., obrazové přílohy. Praha 1964
The publication Goethe and Bohemia (originally Goethe in Böhmen) by Willy Handrick was published in 1964 on the occasion of the exhibition of the same name organized in Prague in cooperation with Weimar institutions. Here, Handrick summarizes Goethe's relationship to the Czech lands, which was not only a spa, but also deeply scientific and artistic. The author highlights the poet's interest in Czech mineralogy, botany and his friendship with leading scholars such as Kašpar Šternberk. The pictorial part contains reproductions of period vedute, portraits of Goethe's Czech friends and the poet's own drawings from his travels in Bohemia. The book is still cited in professional works as a basic overview of the iconography and documentation of Goethe's work in our territory. Czech
HAUBELT, Josef: Kašpar M. Šternberk, přírodovědec a geolog. 85 s. Praha 1988
The book focuses on the scientific contribution of Count Kašpar Maria Šternberk, the founder of modern paleobotany and a key figure in the establishment of the National Museum. Haubelt discusses in detail Šternberk's seminal work Versuch einer geognostisch-botanischen Darstellung der Flora der Vorwelt and his contribution to the organization of scientific life in Bohemia. The author also reflects on the deep intellectual friendship between Šternberk and J. W. Goethe, which was based on a shared interest in geology and botany.
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HLAWACZEK, Eduard: Goethe in Karlsbad. 130 s. Karlsbad 1883
The book Goethe in Karlsbad, published in 1883 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Goethe's first visit to Karlovy Vary, is the work of Karlovy Vary spa doctor and chronicler Eduard Hlawaczek (1808–1879). Dr. Eduard Hlawaczek was a prominent doctor and author of a popular guide to Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad in medizinischer, sanitarer und segiliger Beziehung). The book documents in detail all 13 stays of J. W. Goethe in Karlovy Vary. The author draws on contemporary sources, letters and personal testimonies of eyewitnesses to capture the poet's daily routine, healing courses and social contacts. Hlawaczek emphasizes in the work that Karlovy Vary was for Goethe not only a place of healing, but above all a space for natural science studies (geology and mineralogy) and literary creation. German
HOFFMANNOVÁ, Eva: Ulrika Levetzowová. 109 s. Božkov 1990
The book is a biographical portrait of J. W. Goethe's last great love. The author focuses on the fate of Ulrika von Levetzow from her fateful meeting with the old poet in Mariánské Lázně to her long life in seclusion at the castle in Třebívlice. The book is written in a readable form of non-fiction that refutes some romantic myths and focuses on Ulrika as an educated and independent woman who never married and devoted herself to charity. Czech
HOSTIČKA, Miloš: Komorní hůrka. Chráněný přírodní útvar. 10 s. Praha 1970
The brochure was published in 1970 as a methodological and informational material for the State Institute of Monument Preservation and Nature Conservation in Prague. The author deals with the geological and historical significance of Komorní Hůrka, the youngest volcano in Bohemia. The publication emphasizes the role of J. W. Goeth, who initiated the excavation of a research tunnel to resolve the then scientific dispute between “Neptunists” and “Plutonists” about the origin of basalt. The text served as a guide for the protection of this unique locality, which was declared a national natural monument in 1951. Czech
JOHN, Alois: Die Schrift "Vom Aberglauben" von Karl Huss. s. 95. Prag 1910
The book Die Schrift “Vom Aberglauben” von Karl Huß, published in Prague in 1910 by Alois John, represents a unique ethnographic document from the Cheb region. The original author: Karl Huss (1761–1838), the last Cheb executioner, collector of curiosities and an important chronicler. The editor is Alois John, Cheb archivist, writer and founder of the Verein für Egerländische Volkskunde association. John compiled the book based on the manuscript of Karl Huss, which was kept in the library of Prince Metternich at Kynžvart Castle. The work deals with folk superstitions, customs and magic in the Cheb region at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. As an executioner, Karl Huss had access to the marginal layers of society and detailed knowledge of magical practices associated with execution sites (e.g. the healing power of the blood of the executed or parts of their bodies). German
JOHN, Alois: Egerländer Heimatsbuch. 271 s. Eger 1907
The book is a key work of local history for this region. It is a collection of John's studies dedicated to the Cheb region. In it, John summarized his many years of research in the following areas: Descriptions of costumes, customs, dialects and oral folklore; the development of the settlement of the Cheb region and the historical changes of the region; medallions of important personalities connected with the region (e.g. about Goethe and his relationship to the Cheb region). Contents: Goethestätten in Egerlände: Der Goehestein im Egerlande; Der Kammerbühl und das Goethedenkmal; Der Sebastian Grüner-Tafel in Eger
JOHN, Alois: Goethe-Festschrift der Kurstadt Franzensbad. Aus Anlass der feier des 100. Todestages J. W. Goethes. 77 stran. Franzensbad 1932
Ein Festbuch, das 1932 anlässingen des 100. Todestages von Johann Wolfgang Goethe entstand. Darin describes Alois John Goethes Aufenthalt, sein Interesse an der localen Mineralogie und seine Begegnungen mit beudeutenen Persönlichkeiten im Kurort. The work served not only the appreciation of the poet, but also the promotion of the cultural significance of Františkovy Lázně in the German-speaking area of former Czechoslovakia. Das Buch ist heute eine wertvolle Quelle für Forscher, die sich mit dem Goethe-Kult in Böhmen und der Kurgeschichte befassen. German
KAMARÁD, Ladislav: Komorní hůrka u Chebu. Proslavená česká sopka. 12 s. Praha 1959
The publication Komorní hůrka u Chebu – Proslavná česká sopka (The Chamber Hill near Cheb – A Famous Czech Volcano) was published by the State Institute for Monument Preservation and Nature Conservation in 1959. Despite its small size (12 pages including a German summary), it is a well-founded study rich in information and supplemented with interesting pictorial appendices and drawings.Ladislav Kamarád (*1906). Regional naturalist, geologist and historian. Be careful not to confuse it with the modern Czech landscape photographer of the same name, Ladislav Kamarád (*1963). Czech
KARELL, Victor: Goethe als karlsbader Kurgast. 65 s. Karlsbad - Leipzig 1939
The book, written by historian Victor Karell, is one of the most cited works about J. W. Goethe's stays in Western Bohemia. Victor Karell (1898–1979), a native of Doupov, was a prominent Sudeten German literary historian and archivist. In the book, Karell focused on a total of 13 visits that Goethe made to Karlovy Vary between 1785 and 1823. The author quotes Goethe's famous statement that Karlovy Vary is one of the three places (alongside Weimar and Rome) where he would like to live. The book describes in detail Goethe's accommodation (e.g. in the houses of the Three Moors or the White Rabbit) and his meetings with the elite of the time. Unlike mere guides, Karell provides a scientific perspective on how the Karlovy Vary environment influenced Goethe's work (e.g. work on the novel Bound by Choice or the poem Elegies from Mariánské Lázně). German
KOCH, Richard: Der Zauber der Heilquellen. Eine Studie über Goethe als Badegast. 74 s. Stuttgart 1933
The 1933 book presents a medical-historical perspective on Goethe's spa stays. Richard Koch (1882–1949), German physician and medical historian. In contrast to purely nationalistic works (e.g. by Alois John or Victor Karell), Richard Koch focuses on the phenomenon of spas and their influence on the poet's health and psyche: The author, as a physician, analyzes the "magic" of the springs and their therapeutic effect, which Goethe so appreciated. The study examines Goethe's discipline in adhering to the spa rules and his belief in the healing power of nature. German
KRAUS, Arnošt, Vilém: Goethe a Čechy. 220 s. Praha 1896
The work of Arnošt Vilém Kraus (1859–1943) represents the absolute foundation of Czech German and comparative studies. His monograph Goethe and Bohemia from 1896 is not just a dry academic text, but a deep probe into the relationship of one of the greatest European intellectuals to our country. Kraus analyzes in detail Goethe's stays in the West Bohemian spa triangle. Goethe spent several years of his life in Bohemia. The book does not only deal with literature, but also Goethe's interest in Czech geology and mineralogy (collaboration with Kašpar Šternberk). Kraus shows Goethe as a figure who stood above the national disputes of the time. For Kraus, Goethe was a symbol of Europeanism. Apparently the first monograph ever to map Goethe's relations to Bohemia. Czech
KRISTL, Peter, Erhard: Das Goethe-Jahr 1982 in Böhmen. 17 s. plus obrazové přílohy. Schwarzenbruck 1983
Im Jahr 1982 beschreibt der Autor, wie die Goethe-Tradition in Böhmen fast ein Jahrhundert später, selbst in einer Zeit des tiefgreifenden Totalitarismus, bewahrt (oder geehrt) wurde. Anlässlich des 150. Todestages des Dichters wurde das Jahr 1982 zum Goethe-Jahr erklärt. Kristl konzentriert sich dabei folgerichtig auf Orte, die mit Goethe in Verbindung stehen.
KVAČEK, Jiří; PÁTOVÁ, Jiřina: Kašpar M. hrabě Sternberg, přírodovědec a zakladatel Národního muzea. 104 s. Praha 1998
The publication maps the life and work of Kašpar Marius of Šternberk (1761–1838), one of the most important figures in 19th-century European science, the founder of paleobotany and the main initiator of the establishment of the Patriotic (today the National) Museum. The publication contains professional texts dedicated to his scientific contributions in botany and geology, collecting activities and his friendship with J. W. Goethe.
LEJSKOVÁ-MATYÁŠOVÁ, Milada: Teplice v době klasicismu, 155 stran. Teplice 1983
The book Teplice in the Age of Classicism, authored by art historian Milada Lejsková-Matyášová, is a professional study mapping the architectural and cultural-social development of Teplice in its “golden age”. The book focuses on the period from the end of the 18th century to the mid-19th century, when Teplice became one of the most important spa centers in Europe, nicknamed the “salon of Europe”. The publication describes in detail the transformation of the city in the spirit of Classicism and Empire, including the construction of spa houses, public buildings and aristocratic residences. The study captures the history and characteristics of the spa as a center of political and cultural events, where the European elite of the time would gather. Czech
MAJER, Jiří: Kašpar Šternberk. 227 s. Praha 1997
The monograph is an attempt to interpret the life and work of Kašpar Šternberk, one of the leading figures of Czech and European science and the founder of the National Museum in Prague. It captures in detail all moments of Šternberk's multifaceted activity - his work in the natural sciences, focused primarily on botany, paleobotany and geology, but also his extensive activity in the organization of scientific activity and social life. Czech
Jiří Majer (1922-2008)
MAJER, Jiří: Kašpar Šternberk a jeho doba. 83 s. Příbram 1988
A brief biographical study dedicated to one of the most important figures of Czech science of the 19th century. The author, PhDr. Jiří Majer, CSc. (1922–2008), was a prominent mountain historian and long-time employee of the National Technical Museum. The author maps Šternberk's contribution to the fields of botany, geology and especially paleobotany, where Šternberk is considered one of the world's founders. The study does not only address biographical data, but places the figure of the nobleman in the broader framework of the society of the time, scientific networks (including his friendship with J. W. Goethe) and organizational efforts to elevate Czech science and culture. Czech
MAŇÁK, Vratislav: Goethe v Mariánských Lázních (Récit pro Thomase Manna). Ilustrace Jitka Petrášová. 61 s. Praha - Jihlava 2024
It is a thin, literary text on the border between fiction and essay. The text with the subtitle "récit" (a traditional French genre of concentrated narration) explores the theme of aging, desire and fascination with youth. In it, the author draws a parallel between two cultural icons and their love affairs. J. W. Goethe: In Mariánské Lázně, at the age of eighty, he fell in love with the young Ulrika von Levetzow. Gustav von Aschenbach: The main character of Thomas Mann's novella Death in Venice, who falls into an obsessive admiration for the boy Tadzio. In the book, Maňák explores whether this late love for significantly younger people is a real feeling or just a desperate attempt to capture his own fleeting youth. The book is accompanied by artwork by Jitka Petrášová. In Czech. Vratislav Maňák (*1988)
MÜCK, Hans-Dieter; MAŠEK, Petr; ANTONÍN, Luboš: Im böhmischen Zauberkreise. Goethes Reisen in die böhmischen Bäder 1785-1823. 60 s. Bad Sulza 2002
The book is a concise but content-rich guide to the footsteps of Johann Wolfgang Goethe in the West Bohemian spas. The publication was co-authored by German art historian Hans-Dieter Mück and leading Czech experts on book culture and castle libraries Petr Mašek and Luboš Antonín (working at the National Museum). The book documents Goethe's travels to the "West Bohemian spa triangle" (Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně, Františkovy Lázně) in the years 1785–1823. Goethe visited these places a total of seventeen times. The text does not focus only on dry facts, but depicts the atmosphere of the time. It mentions Goethe's interest in the geology, mineralogy and botany of the region, as well as his social contacts and the literary inspiration he drew there (e.g. the Mariánské Lázně Elegy).
NĚMEC, Václav; AGLER, Zdeněk: Goethe a Sokolovsko. 69 p. Sokolov 1959
The publication is dedicated to the relationship of the German poet J. W. Goethe to the Sokolov region, which he visited during his travels to Bohemia. The book maps the places in the Sokolov region associated with Goethe's stay and work. A significant part of the text is dedicated to the folk poet Anton Fürnstein (1783–1841) from the Sokolov region, whose work Goethe was interested in.
Palacký, František: Leben des Grafen Kaspar von Sternberg. 242 s. Montreal 2025
Reprint of Palacký's edition of Šternberk's biography. The book Leben des Grafen Kaspar von Sternberg is a biographical work dedicated to one of the most important figures in Czech science and the founder of the National Museum, Kašpar Maria, Count of Šternberk. The original edition from 1868 was prepared for printing by historian František Palacký, who added an introductory word and an academic lecture on the life and work of the brothers Kašpar and František Šternberk to Šternberk's own memoirs. German. František Palacký (1798-1876); Kašpar Šternberk (1761-1838). German
Palacký, František: Leben des Grafen Kaspar von Sternberg. 254 s. Prag 1868. Německy
The book Leben des Grafen Kaspar von Sternberg (Life of Count Kašpar von Sternberg) from 1868 is a fundamental biographical and historical source compiled by František Palacký on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Patriotic (National) Museum. The main part consists of Kašpar Maria Šternberk's own biographical notes. František Palacký edited the work, supplemented it with an extensive introduction and added the text of his ceremonial lecture on the Šternberk brothers delivered at the Royal Czech Society of Sciences. It describes in detail Šternberk's journey from the church career in Regensburg to botany and paleontology (he is considered the founder of paleobotany). It maps the efforts to establish the first Czech national museum institution in 1818. It contains valuable observations about meetings with personalities such as J. W. Goethe and Alexander von Humboldt. German
PALLIARDI, Anton Alois: Der Kammerbühl, ein Vulkan bei Kaiser Franzensbad. 47 p. Eger 1848
The book Der Kammerbühl, ein Vulkan bei Kaiser Franzensbad (Kammerbühl, a volcano near Kaiser Franzensbad) is a scientific treatise written by Anton Alois Palliardi, a Cheb and Franzensbad physician and naturalist. The work is devoted to the geological description of Kammerbühl, the youngest volcano in Bohemia. In it, Palliardi summarizes the knowledge of the time about volcanic activity in the Cheb region, a topic that had previously been intensively addressed by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Kašpar Šternberk. Palliardi was not only a physician, but also a prominent ornithologist and arachnologist, and this book demonstrates his deep interest in the wider natural sciences. The work also served as a guide for spa guests in Franzensbad, who often visited the volcano as a tourist destination. German
PIES, Eike: Goethe auf Reisen. Begegnung mit Landschaften und Zeitgenssen mit über 250 \stichen aus der Goethe-Zeit. 120 s. Wuppertal ?
A richly illustrated volume documenting the travels of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The volume is exceptional in its visual accompaniment. The book introduces the reader to the places Goethe visited (especially his travels through Germany, Switzerland and Italy) and the personalities he met. The text by Dr. Eike Pies, a prominent German historian and genealogist, complements the visual page with factual details and quotes from Goethe's diaries and correspondence. German Eike Pies (*1942)
PELLETER, Michael: Denkwürdikeiten der Stadt Falkenau an der Eger. 181 s. Tachau 1882
The book is an important historical work mapping the history of today's Sokolov and its surroundings. The author states in the subtitle that it is a "contribution to the history of the Germans in Bohemia" (Ein Beitrag zur Geschichte der Deutschböhmen). The book describes in detail not only Falknov (Sokolov) itself, but also its immediate surroundings. It serves as an important source for the study of older history, city administration and the development of the locality before the industrialization of the late 19th century. Michael Pelleter (1817–1882) was a regional historian and writer who devoted himself primarily to the history of Western Bohemia. His work on Falknov is considered one of the first comprehensive modern local history monographs of this town.
Pernica, Leoš: Mariánské Lázně město Goethovy Elegie. 50 s. Mariánské Lázně 1967
The work is primarily devoted to the circumstances of the creation of the famous poem Marienbader Elegie, which Goethe wrote in 1823. It maps the poet's visits to Mariánské Lázně in the years 1820–1823. It describes the 74-year-old poet's unrequited love for a nineteen-year-old noblewoman, which was the key impulse for writing the Elegy. The book brings to mind the contemporary atmosphere of the young spa town, which Goethe was very fond of and contributed to its fame. The work serves as a popular educational guide to the literary history of the town and is often sought after by visitors interested in places associated with Goethe's stay.
PLEYER, Wilhelm; TETZNER, Johanna: Goethe in Teplitz 1810, 1812, 1813. 50 s. Teplitz- Schönau 1932
The book is a historical-literary study published on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the death of Johann Wolfgang Goethe. This work maps in detail the poet's stays in Teplice (Teplitz-Schönau), which were among his most popular spa destinations. The work focuses on the three key years when Goethe visited Teplice and describes the significant events he experienced there. Wilhelm Pleyer (an important Sudeten German writer) and Johanna Tetzner.
POKORNÁ, Libuše (ed.): Třebívlicko a osudová láska J. W. Goetha a Ulriky von Levetzow. 127 s. Třebívlicko 99. Třebívlice 1999
The book is a thematic collection published by the municipality of Třebívlice in 1999 under the editorial leadership of PhDr. Libuše Pokorná. The publication was published on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the birth of J. W. Goethe and the 100th anniversary of the death of Ulrika von Levetzow as part of the event "Třebívlice 99". The book serves as a comprehensive guide to the history of the municipality of Třebívlice and its close connection with the figure of Ulrika von Levetzow, Goethe's last love, who spent most of her life here and is also buried here. The main topics include: The development of the municipality and the estate, including a description of the local castle and economy. A detailed look at their meeting in Mariánské Lázně and Ulrika's subsequent life in seclusion at the Třebívlice castle. Information about the Ulrika von Levetzow Museum in Třebívlice, which preserves her personal belongings and estate.
PROFT, Ernst: Kammerbühl und Eisenbühl. Wien 1894
The book is a classic geological work dedicated to the two youngest volcanoes in the Czech lands – Komorní hůrka and Železná hůrka. In it, Ernst Proft summarizes the knowledge of the time about these two localities near Cheb and Františkovy Lázně: Kammerbühl (Kammerbühl): The author describes in detail the geological structure of the volcano, which was already famous by J. W. Goethe. The book reflects the results of the excavation of an exploration tunnel, which definitively confirmed the volcanic origin of the hill. Eisenbühl (Železná hůrka): It is dedicated to the description of this lesser-known, but geologically equally important volcano, which lies in close proximity to the border with Bavaria. Ernst Proft was a recognized expert on volcanism in Western Bohemia and his work is still cited in modern studies of the Egeria Geopark. Proft's work helped to scientifically establish the significance of these localities, which today belong to the national natural monuments.
PROKOP, Vladimír, ml.: 200 osobností Sokolovska. Od renesance po současnost. 135 s. Sokolov 1997
A dictionary of artists, writers, historians and other humanities figures from the Renaissance to the present day. On page 49, the entry Goethe Johann Wolfgang, which reflects Goethe's visits to the Sokolov region. CzechVladimír Prokop Jr. (*1960)
PROKOP, Vladimír; SMOLA, Lukáš: Biografický lexikon sokolovského regionu. 366 stran. Sokolov 2009
Lexicon of painters, graphic artists, sculptors, architects, builders, photographers, writers, publicists, chroniclers, historians, local historians, archivists, linguists, philosophers, composers, geologists and other personalities related to the Sokolovský region. On pages 110-112 the entry GOETHE Johann Wolfgang, which reflects Goethe's visits to the Sokolovský region. In Czech. Vladimír Prokop jr. (*1960), Lukáš Smola (*1979)
PROKOP, Vladimír; SMILKOVÁ, Eva; SMOLA, Lukáš: Zapomenuté tváře. 108 s. Loket 2013
Katalog der Porträts aus den Sammlungen von Loket und zur Geschichte des Stadtmuseums Loket. Contains high-quality reproductions of the Gemälde Johann Wolfgang Goethe in Gesellschaft von Frau Levetzow und ihren Töchtern (Walter Ditz 1913); Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (Kunstler unknown); Anton Fürnstein (Toni Schönecker 1941); Johann Wolfgang Goethe (Bust, Sandstein, Willy Russ 1932).
PRÖKL, Vincenz: Goethe in Eger - nach seinem Tagebuche und Mittheilungen von Augenzeugen. s. 26. Wien 1879
It is a work by Cheb archivist Vinzenz Prökl from 1879, which maps J. W. Goethe's stays in Cheb based on his diaries and eyewitness accounts. The publication describes Goethe's relationship with Western Bohemia and his interest in local mineralogy. The publication was published on the occasion of the unveiling of the Goethe monument in Cheb. Vincenz Prökl was the main initiator of the creation of this monument. The monument was ceremonially unveiled on April 24, 1879, on the silver wedding anniversary of the imperial couple Franz Joseph I and Elisabeth. German
PUCHTINGER, Franz: Goethe in Karlsbad. 191 s. Karlsbad und Leipzig 1922
The book is an important biographical and geographical work that maps the numerous stays of the German literary great. It documents in detail Goethe's visits to "paradise on earth", as he called Karlovy Vary, over almost four decades (1785–1823). Puchtinger examines the influence of the spa environment on Goethe's work, health and personal life. He describes his meetings with the aristocracy, artists and intellectuals of the time. The book is valued not only for its content but also for its aesthetic value, making it a sought-after piece for collectors. It contains 12 colour lithographic vignettes with period views of Karlovy Vary. German
REISER, Rudolf: Goethe in Bayern. 192 s. München 2003
The book by historian and journalist Rudolf Reiser, published in 2001, is a detailed study of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's relationship with Bavaria, which was much deeper than it might seem at first glance. The book maps Goethe's travels through Bavarian territory, which were not just transit routes to Italy or to spas in Bohemia, but places of significant meetings and experiences. The publication follows Goethe's footsteps in cities such as Munich, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Augsburg or in the region of Upper Bavaria and the foothills of the Alps. The author draws on diaries and letters that document Goethe's contacts with Bavarian scholars, artists and nobility. German. Rudolf Reiser (*1941)
REUSS, Franz, Ambrosius: Taschenbuch für die Badegäste von Tepliz. s 140. Tepliz 1823
The book is an essential historical and balneological guide to Teplice in its “golden age”. It served as a practical handbook for spa guests, combining scientific knowledge about the healing springs with a description of the social and geographical reality of the time. The work is subtitled “A complete description of this healing place and its surroundings from a topographical, picturesque, historical, geognostic and medical point of view”. Franz Ambrosius Reuss, a prominent physician and mineralogist working in Teplice, analyzes in detail the chemical composition and healing effects of Teplice’s thermal springs in the book. The author describes the town and its surroundings (e.g. Šanov, Doubravka Castle), thus providing valuable evidence of the appearance of Teplice at the time when it was called “Little Paris”. As a “pocket book” (Taschenbuch), it also contained instructions for the spa regime, diets and social activities of the visitors of that time. Franz Ambrosius Reuss (1761–1830) was the personal physician of the Lobkowitz princes in Bílina and one of the most important scientists of his time in the field of geology and balneology in northern Bohemia. His work on Teplice directly influenced the development of the spa there and contributed to its European fame. German
RIEDEL, Gerd-Reiner; KLAUSS, Jochen; FEILER, Hosrst: Der Neptunistenstreit. Goethes Suche nach Erkenntnis in Böhmenn. 160 s. Uckerland 2009
The book presents Johann Wolfgang von Goethe as a passionate geologist and naturalist in the context of his travels to the Czech lands. The book focuses on the so-called Basalt Dispute (or “Neptunist Dispute”), which was a crucial scientific debate of the late 18th century about the formation of the Earth. Neptunists (e.g. Abraham Gottlob Werner) believed that rocks were formed by sedimentation in the sea, while vulcanists attributed the formation of rocks to volcanic activity. The authors map Goethe’s research in western Bohemia, especially in the vicinity of Karlovy Vary and Mariánské Lázně, where the poet studied geological formations such as the Komorní hůrka. This publication is valuable above all because it shows Goethe not only as a writer, but as an active participant in scientific discussions, whose interest in geology and “primordial rocks” (e.g. granite) profoundly influenced his perception of nature. German
ROSENSTRAUCH, Hazel: Karl Huss, der empfindsame Henker. 175 s. Berlin 2012
The book is a biographical essay about the life of Karl Huss, the last executioner of Cheb, a scholar and collector of curiosities. Huss was a self-taught man who studied botany, mineralogy and numismatics. After the abolition of the death penalty under Joseph II, he became the administrator of Prince Metternich's collections at Kynžvart Castle. He wrote an extensive four-volume chronicle of the town of Cheb and his own autobiography, which is a key source for understanding his life. The book deals with how Huss struggled with the prejudices and isolation that accompanied his craft, despite enjoying the favor of prominent figures such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Hazel Rosenstrauchová (*1945) Hazel Rosenstrauchová (*1945)
SAUER, August (ed.): Goethes Briefwechsel, mit Joseph Sebastian Grüner und Joseph Stanislaus Zauper (1820-1832). s. 668. Prag 1917
The book represents a key document for the study of Goethe's ties to the Czech lands at the end of his life. The editor of this volume was the prominent Germanist August Sauer, while the introductory studies were prepared by Josef Nadler. The publication collects correspondence between J. W. Goethe and two prominent figures active in Bohemia: the Cheb criminal councilor and collector of folk traditions J. S. Grüner and the grammar school professor and teacher J. S. Zauper. Joseph Sebastian Grüner: Documents Goethe's deep interest in Western Bohemia (Marian Spa, Cheb), minerals and local history. Grüner was Goethe's frequent guide and informant. Joseph Stanislaus Zauper: The letters reveal Goethe's views on literary theory and aesthetics, as Zauper was one of the first interpreters and promoters of Goethe's work in the Czech environment. The book serves as a valuable source for the history of science, literature and Czech-German cultural relations in the first half of the 19th century.
SAUER, Hedda: Goethe und Ulrike. 132 s. Reichenberg 1925
This is a literary-historical study dedicated to the last love affair of J. W. Goethe with the young Ulrica von Levetzow. Heda Sauer (1875-1953): Prague German poet and writer, wife of the Germanist August Sauer. She was part of the German literary circle in Prague and actively participated in cultural life. The book focuses on Goethe's stays in West Bohemian spas and his relationship with Ulrica, which culminated in the writing of the famous Mariánské Lázeň Elegy. Hedda Sauer's work complements the editorial work of her husband August Sauer, who also published Ulrica von Levetzow's memoirs of Goethe. While August Sauer focused on the edition of sources, Hedda Sauer approached the topic with greater emphasis on literary and biographical narration, which was close to a wider audience.
Schlesinger, Ludwig: Anton Fürnstein und seine Gedichte. In Mittheilungen des Vereins für Geschichte der Deutschen in Böhmen 18, Prag 1879-1880. s 108-146
This is a monograph dedicated to the tragic fate and literary work of the folk poet Anton Fürnstein, who was called the “Czech Burns” in his time. Ludwig Schlesinger (1838–1899): A prominent German historian active in Bohemia and an official of the Association for the History of Germans in Bohemia (Verein für Geschichte der Deutschen in Böhmen). Anton Fürnstein (1783–1841) was a simple man from Horní Jiřetín (Obergeorgenthal), who had been paralyzed and bedridden since his youth. His verses caught the attention of J. W. Goethe himself, who supported Fürnstein financially and had some of his poems printed. The exchange of letters between them is an important part of Goethe research in Bohemia. In the book, Schlesinger collected Fürnstein's biography, an analysis of his work (e.g. the poems "Winter", "Rudolph" or verses for various occasions) and documentation of his relationship with the literary elites of the time.
SCHOPF-BEIGE, Monika: Goethe in Böhmen. 30 s. Ludwigsburg 2010
This is a brief informative guide. The publication is arranged chronologically and maps Goethe's stays in the Czech lands. The text focuses on Goethe's seventeen visits to the West Bohemian spas (Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně, Františkovy Lázně and Teplice) between 1785 and 1823. The author highlights Goethe's statement that he "owes Karlovy Vary for a completely different existence". Monika Schopf-Beige is the founder (1998) and long-time figure of the Goethe Society in Ludwigsburg. Her work on Goethe in Bohemia serves primarily as a clear guide for those interested in the poet's traces in the region and his relationship to the Czech landscape and society of the time.
SLACH, Miroslav: Dostavník do Výmaru. Ilustroval Karel Müller. 234 s. Plzeň 1970
A historical romance novel focusing on the final chapter of the life of the famous German poet J. W. Goethe. The story depicts the emotional outburst of the seventy-five-year-old Goethe towards the young, only seventeen-year-old Ulrica von Levetzow. The plot takes place in the romantic backdrop of a West Bohemian spa, specifically in Mariánské Lázně, in the first half of the 19th century. The novel captures the inner struggle of the aging genius, the social conventions of the time and the atmosphere of Czech national life. The title refers to Ulrica's journey from Bohemia to Weimar in 1824 to respond to the poet's feelings. The work is appreciated for its ability to portray Goethe not only as an unrivaled artist, but above all as a flawed and deeply feeling person. Miroslav Slach (1919-2001)
SLACH, Miroslav: Sbohem, letní lásko. Ilustroval Cyril Bouda. 195 s. Praha 1982
A collection of fourteen short prose pieces (miniatures) that, in an engaging narrative, bring the life of Johann Wolfgang Goethe closer. The main theme is the poet's late love affair with the young Ulrica von Levetzow, which occurred during his stays in Mariánské Lázně. The author combines a nostalgic story about Goethe with a description of the atmosphere of the period and secondary characters who had a relationship with the poet. The book is accompanied by illustrations by the national artist Cyril Bouda, known for his precise graphic style. In Czech. Miroslav Slach (1919-2001)
STEININGER, Fritz, F.; KOSSATZ-POMPÉ, Anne: "quer durch Europa" - Naturwissenschaftlichen Reisen mit Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. 176 s. Frankfurt am Main 1999
The book is an accompanying catalogue to the exhibition of the same name held at the Naturmuseum Senckenberg in Frankfurt am Main in 1999. The publication focuses on a lesser-known face of the famous poet – Goethe as an active naturalist, traveller and researcher. The book is not just a description of the journeys, but a collection of professional contributions that analyse Goethe’s contribution to various scientific fields: The introductory articles discuss Goethe’s relationship with the Senckenberg Natural History Society. Goethe was fascinated by rocks and fossils. A significant part of the book is devoted to his travels to Bohemia (e.g. the chapter by Oldřich Fejfar “Brunngast, Geolog und Spaziergänger – Goethe in Böhmen”), where he investigated volcanic activity and geological formations. The publication emphasises that Goethe’s scientific activity was not just a hobby, but an integral part of his worldview. In contrast to the purely analytical science of the time, Goethe promoted an intuitive understanding of natural laws through precise qualitative observation.
TVRDÍK, Milan; STAŠKOVÁ, Alice (eds.): Goethe Heute/Goethe dnes. 237 s. Červený Kostelec 2008
The collection presents a modern scholarly view of Goethe's legacy from the perspective of the 21st century. As the title "Today" suggests, the authors' goal is not just a historical description, but an analysis of what Goethe's work says to today's reader and what his role is in contemporary culture. The contributions move on the border of literary studies, philosophy, history and aesthetics. It continues the tradition of examining Goethe's stays in the Czech lands, but places them in a broader Central European context. Analyses of key works (e.g. Faust, Wilhelm Meister's Apprentice Years) using modern methodological approaches. This book is essential for anyone who wants to learn more about Goethe than just biographical data. In German
URZIDIL, Johannes: Goethe v Čechách. 500 s. Příbram 2009
Johannes Urzidil's book "Goethe in Böhmen" is considered a key work of Literaturgeschichte, which nachzeichnet the deep and life-long connection between Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and the Czech Republic. Urzidil dokumentiert detailliert Goethe's 17 Aufenthalt in Böhmen, in denen er ingestalt drei Jahre seines Lebens spendchte. Its Hauptaugenmerk liegt dabei auf dem westbohmischen Kurortdreieck (Marianska Lázně, Karlovy Vary, Františkovy Lázně) and Teplice. Das Buch porträtiert Goethe nicht nur als Dichter, sondern auch als begeisterten Naturforscher. Es beschreibt sein Interesse an der tschechischen Geologie (insbesondere an der Komorní Hůrka), Botanik und Mineralogie. This publication is basically a "Bible" for all who are interested in the cultural connection between the German classics and the Czech landscape. Johannes Urzidil (1896–1970). In Czech
URZIDIL, Johannes: Goethe in Böhmen. 273 s. Leipzig 1932
The original 1932 edition of Goethe in Bohemia is the first version of Urzidil's lifelong work on Goethe's relations with the Czech lands. Unlike the expanded 500-page edition from 2009 (which is based on the author's final revision from the 1960s), this version is more concise and was created as a contribution to the jubilee celebrations of the 100th anniversary of J. W. Goethe's death.German. Johannes Urzidil (1896-1970)
WAJS, Miloslav: Goethe v západních Čechách. 105 s. Karlovy Vary 1992
The book maps the German poet's intense relationship with the West Bohemian region. The book is dedicated to Goethe's stays in the so-called "spa triangle" and its surroundings. A detailed description of his 13 visits to Karlovy Vary, stays in Mariánské Lázně (including the fateful meeting with Ulrika von Levetzow) and Františkovy Lázně. The author emphasizes that Goethe was not in Bohemia only as a poet, but also as an enthusiastic researcher. The publication describes his geological research on Komorní Hůrka and mineralogical collections from the Cheb region.
WAJS, Miloslav: Westböhmen in Goethes Leben, Werk und Wirken. 64 s. Plzeň 1972
A study that focuses on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's relationship with Western Bohemia. The first edition was published in 1972 in Pilsen by the West Bohemian Publishing House on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of the poet's death. The author focuses on Goethe's ties to the region, his meetings with important personalities and the inspiration he drew for his works there. Miloslav Wajs (1908–1994) was an expert on Goethe's work and regional history. His works on Goethe in Bohemia are considered basic literature for studying the poet's traces in Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně and the surrounding area.
Internet resources
Bohemian-Saxon literary landscape
Information about writers and their traces (including JWG) in the border region and thus get to know the literary wealth of the region. The digital landscape is divided into two parts. This is the Literary Information System (LIS). It searches for literary places of memory on the map and connects them with information about the authors who are associated with these places. The section dedicated to materials then presents their works and selected research contributions.
The educational and gaming platform (LIS 2.0). This makes discovering the literature of the border region child's play, especially for young users. Here they can get to know authors from the border region and discover literary genres and eras. The integration of games into teaching is also facilitated by didactic materials that can be opened on the games' start page.
Johannes Urzidil Society
The website of Johannes Urzidil, a prominent biographer of Goethe and author of the book Goethe in Bohemia/Goethe in Böhmen. Contains a detailed structured biography, Urzidil's bibliography, and other important data.
ARNIKA
Arnika is a magazine intended for those interested in the nature and history of the Karlovy Vary Region. Here you will find interesting facts and the latest discoveries from the Karlovy Vary Region, especially in the fields of natural sciences, history and archaeology.
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BURACHOVIČ, S.: Goethovo pojednání o karlovarských horninách. 1980/16/151
BURACHOVIČ, S.: Hora, o které již Goethe psal. 1979/14/94
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BURACHOVIČ, S.: Topografie Goethových návštěv ve Slavkovském lese. 1982/2/53
HONL, J: J. W. Goethe a česká toponomastika. 1982/2/6
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ŠVANDRLÍK, R.: Proč Slavkovští Goethovi sochu nepostavili. 1982/3/102
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