Which writer's influence is noticeable in Renan's work?
Goethe
Tolstoy
Dante
Whitman
Answer
Goethe's influence can be seen in Renan's work, particularly in his philosophical and literary writings. Renan admired Goethe's emphasis on intellectual freedom, humanism, and the importance of personal experience and emotion in understanding the world. Renan also shared Goethe's belief in the power of literature and philosophy to shape human thought and action.
The Enigmatic World of Ernest Renan: A Quiz on the Philosopher and Orientalist
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