Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169352049)

Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship is a novel by the German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The story follows the titular character, Wilhelm Meister, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Wilhelm's experiences as an actor and the second part focusing on his involvement in a secret society of artists and thinkers.Throughout the novel, Wilhelm encounters a variety of characters who challenge his beliefs and help him to develop his own worldview. He also experiences numerous romantic relationships, including a passionate affair with a mysterious woman named Mignon.The novel is considered a Bildungsroman, a type of novel that explores the development of a character from youth to adulthood. It is also known for its exploration of themes such as the search for meaning in life, the role of art in society, and the struggle between individualism and conformity.Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship is widely regarded as one of Goethe's most important works and a masterpiece of German literature. It has been translated into numerous languages and continues to be studied and admired by readers around the world.""I was vexed to the heart at these things, and sad for all the evening. By next morning, however, I had quite slept off my sorrow; and was blessed in the persuasion that, but for this one fault, I had played delightfully. The spectators also flattered me with their unanimous approval; they all maintained, that though the lieutenant, in regard to the coarse and the fine voices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
ISBN-10: 1169352049
ISBN-13: 9781169352049
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 500
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.37lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.06d