See Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe’s Writing Desk At His Home In Frankfurt, Germany
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German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was born in this very large house in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1749. He lived there until he turned 16 and moved to Leipzig where he studied law. He is most known for his epic drama Faust and was a literary celebrity at the young age of 25.
The house is now a museum, which opened in 1956. It features 800 original artifacts from Goethe’s life and work, including his writing desk. The museum also has first-edition copies of his works as well as letters, portraits, and other mementos. The permanent exhibit is displayed on several floors.
