Theory of Colours

Goethe's Theory of Colours, first published in English in 1840, was the work with which the great German poet felt he achieved true greatness. Although generally known as the author of Faust and other literary works, Goethe's scientific writings and world-view has persistent relevance, despite (or rather because of) his contradictory stance relative to the established Newtonian view of color.

This Kindle edition has been carefully prepared with active links to extensive notes and footnotes by the translator, Charles Eastlake.