Lewes on Goethe : The Life of Goethe by G. Lewes

Most people could easily name, even if they have not read, a score or more classic English novels.

They are part of our common literary culture and consciousness.

The same is not true of classic biographies. With this series, Richard Holmes, a leading biographer, aims to establish for the first time a central tradition of English biographical writing, showing just how important these overlooked works are.

Each volume in the series casts a light on biography, on history, writing and the relationship between the biographer and subject.