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Signed booklet: `Goethe - Zum Schäkespears Tag* - Wiedergabe der Handschrift`, in German, published by Goethe Gesellschaft (Institute), Weimar, 1938, hardcover booklet, 7,75 x 9 inch, 20 pages, signed and dedicated (to his daughter Rhena Schweitzer Miller, 1919-2009) on the front cover in blue ink "Albert Schweitzer - Ecriture de Goethe. Autograph - à ma fille - Rhena", with browning & stains to the edges of the cover, and scattered mild signs of wear - in fine condition.
* `Zum Schäkespears Tag` is a speech by the 22-year-old Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, which he delivered in his parents' house on October 14, 1771 on the occasion of Shakespeare Day in Frankfurt am Main; In it he honors the English poet and playwright William Shakespeare for his work and expresses his very personal relationship with him. Along with Herder's program document Shakespear, it is considered an important document of the Shakespeare enthusiasm of the Sturm und Drang period.
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(1875-1965) Alsatian polymath. He was a theologian, organist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician. He received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his philosophy of `Reverence for Life`.
Year of Birth: 1875
Albert Schweitzer was a theologian, philosopher, musician, and medical missionary born in 1875 in Alsace, Germany. He is best known for his groundbreaking work in Africa and his philosophy of "Reverence for Life."
Schweitzer studied theology and philosophy at universities in Germany and France, earning his doctorate in philosophy at the University of Strasbourg. He also trained as a musician, specializing in the organ, and went on to have a successful career as a concert organist.
In 1905, Schweitzer made a life-changing decision to become a medical missionary and study medicine. He and his wife, Helene, traveled to Africa where they established a hospital in Lambarene, present-day Gabon. Schweitzer's work there focused on providing medical care to the local population and promoting sustainable living practices.
Schweitzer's philosophy of "Reverence for Life" emphasized the interconnectedness of all living beings and the ethical responsibility to care for the world and its inhabitants. This philosophy influenced his medical practice and humanitarian work, as well as his writings and lectures.
Throughout his life, Schweitzer received numerous awards and honors for his humanitarian work, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952. He continued to work at the hospital in Lambarene until his death in 1965, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, service, and dedication to the well-being of others.
Albert Schweitzer's impact on the world continues to be felt today through the ongoing work of the Albert Schweitzer Hospital and the countless individuals inspired by his example of selfless service and commitment to social justice.
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