Welcome to the homepage of the English Goethe Society
The EGS was founded in 1886. It is the oldest learned society in the UK dedicated to things German, and the second oldest Goethe society in the world.
The Society's chief aim is to promote the discussion and study of Goethe's works and ideas, through meetings, symposia, and publications. But its interests extend beyond Goethe to 18th- and early 19th-century German literature and culture in general, and the continuation of those traditions in modern German-speaking culture.
The EGS is a learned society in the broadest sense of the term, and its members come from all walks of life. New members, guests and visitors are always welcome at our meetings.
News:
>> Next Meeting, 11 March:
Peter Riedl on "Die Kunst der Muße: Über ein Ideal in der Literatur um 1800"
>> PEGS Prize and student essay prizes announced for 2010
>> New editors of PEGS appointed:
Professors
Susanne Kord and W. Daniel Wilson are the new editors of PEGS and Honorary
Secretaries of the Society
>> Updates: e-mail us to receive updates and news of meetings.
Registered Charity number 228954
Last updated 8 March 2010
by SD.