Iqbal and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Abstract

This article delves into the profound influence of German literary figure Johann Wolfgang von Goethe on the philosophical and poetical perspectives of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Despite existing in distinct temporal and geographic contexts, the duo initiated a cross-cultural intellectual discourse that significantly shaped their respective literary landscapes. This cross-cultural exchange epitomizes the transformative power of intellectual openness and curiosity, underlining the significance of transcending societal and cultural confines to deepen our understanding of human existence.