Goethe and Schiller Archives, Literary archive in Weimar, Germany.
Description
The Goethe and Schiller Archives is a literary repository in Weimar that collects manuscripts, letters, and personal papers from major German writers, philosophers, and artists. The collection spans materials from hundreds of authors and covers a time range extending from the Middle Ages to the present day.
History
The archive was founded in 1885 as Germany's oldest literary repository. It preserves works reaching back to the 13th century and documents the major currents of German cultural history.
Culture
The archives hold letters and manuscripts that show how writers and artists communicated and worked together across generations. You can see here how this place became central to understanding Weimar's role in German intellectual history.
Practical
The collections are housed in a purpose-built building where visitors can view original manuscripts and letters. Most materials are made available on request, so planning ahead about what you want to see is helpful.
Did you know?
Goethe's personal library and handwritten works form a particularly valuable part of the archive and received UNESCO recognition in 2001. This collection offers unique insights into the working methods and interests of one of Germany's greatest writers.
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