In the field of German culture, no one is more real, greater and immortal than Goethe. Other countries and times may have produced or will produce greater poets, but Goethe is to German culture what the sun is to the earth. Although Sirius has more light and heat than the sun, it is the sun, not Sirius, that ripens the grapes on earth. If there is anything that can be called a philosophical epic, then this term can only be applied to Goethe's Faust. The brilliant wisdom of combining the foresight of philosophers with the talents of outstanding poets provides us with a brand-new source of knowledge in this epic. -German literary critic Franz Schelling Goethe is a giant. He is not only a writer, but also a thinker. He has made achievements in many fields, such as natural science and art, and his influence on Germany and even Europe is far-reaching. Merlin said: "The modern air is full of many new seeds, which were germinated by his kind hands." Many people may not even know Goethe's name, but they feel his spirit. In this way, he will be immortal, and he will live in a brand-new world that the naked eye has never seen before. "Goethe is the pinnacle of German literature. In the history of German literature, I'm afraid no one enjoys a higher honor than him. His works play an important role not only in German literature, but also in world literature.