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According to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, what is the only way towards a general world literature?

Through settling disputes within one nation
Through learning relationships between nations
Through understanding and judgement of the rest
Through the interest and contributions of a foreign literature (correct)

What does Goethe believe will happen when disputes within one nation are settled by the opinions and judgements of others?

A general world literature will emerge (correct)
The nation will gain a better understanding of itself
The opinions and judgements will be influenced by others
The disputes will be resolved

What does Goethe compare the pleasure of a naturalist seeing wonderful things in a mirror to?

The interest and contributions of a foreign literature
The phenomenon of world literature
The reflection of one nation in another (correct)
The settling of disputes within one nation

Which of the following best describes Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's occupation?

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What term did Johann Wolfgang von Goethe use to refer to world literature?

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General World Literature

The idea that a global literary landscape can be achieved through the combined effort of diverse national literatures.

Disputes settled by foreign opinion

When disputes and conflicts within a single nation are resolved by relying on the opinions and perspectives of other nations, it paves the path for a general world literature.

One Nation Reflecting in Another

A shared respect and understanding between nations, reflecting and appreciating each other's literary achievements, leads to a general world literature.

Goethe's Vision of World Literature

Goethe believed that the development of a global literary landscape was possible through the collaboration and interaction of different national literary traditions.

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