Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von

German poet, playwright, and novelist

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German polymath and one of the most influential writers of the Enlightenment. He is best known for his novel 'Faust', which tells the story of a man who makes a deal with the devil. Goethe was a leading figure in the Sturm und Drang movement and was known for his contributions to the fields of literature, art, and science.