Goethes Werke: Autobiographische Schriften / Textkritisch durchges. von Lieselotte Blumenthal und Waltraud Loos. Kommentiert von Waltraud Loos und Erich Trunz. Bd. 10

This volume is part of the Hamburger Ausgabe, a definitive and highly regarded scholarly edition of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's works published by C.H. Beck. Initiated in the post-war period, this series aimed to provide a comprehensive, text-critically revised collection of Goethe's writings, serving as the standard reference for German literary scholars and students for decades due to its rigorous editorial standards and insightful annotations.

Volume 10 specifically covers Goethe’s autobiographical writings, including major works like Dichtung und Wahrheit. The editorial team, including Lieselotte Blumenthal, Waltraud Loos, and Erich Trunz, focused on preserving the integrity of the original manuscripts while providing extensive commentary to contextualize Goethe’s complex reflections on his own life. The design reflects the series' commitment to functional, academic clarity, prioritizing readability and reliable cross-referencing for research purposes.