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Essays on Physiognomy
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Essays on Physiognomy

work by Lavater
Also known as: “Physiognomische Fragmente zur Beförderung der Menschenkenntnis und Menschenliebe”(Show More)
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  • Lavater, Johann Kaspar
    Johann Kaspar Lavater

    (1775–78; Essays on Physiognomy, 1789–98), established his reputation throughout Europe. Goethe worked with Lavater on the book, and the two enjoyed a warm friendship that was later severed by Lavater’s zeal for conversion.

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    (1775–78; Essays on Physiognomy, 1789–98), established his reputation throughout Europe. Goethe worked with Lavater on the book, and the two enjoyed a warm friendship that was later severed by Lavater’s zeal for conversion.

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