Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Wilhelm Meister (Book 1&2) (eBook, ePUB)

Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship & Wilhelm Meister's Journeyman Years
Übersetzer: Carlyle, Thomas; Boyesen, Hjalmar Hjorth

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The story centres upon Wilhelm Meister's attempt to escape what he views as the empty life of a bourgeois businessman. After a failed romance with the theatre, Wilhelm commits himself to the mysterious Tower Society. Wilhelm Meister's Journeyman Years or His Travels - Consisting largely of discrete short stories and novellas woven together with elements of the epistolary novel, lengthy sections of aphorisms, and several interspersed poems, the sequel is a treat to read! A major theme running through the various parts of the novel is that of "Entsagung," translatable as "renunciation." The most famous section of the novel is probably the episode in which the protagonist and his son Felix visit the "Pedagogical Province."

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 1048
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066339551541
• Artikelnr.: 69689935

Autorenporträt

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) was a towering figure in German literature and is considered by many to be one of the greatest writers in Western literature. Born in Frankfurt, Goethe's body of work spans poetry, drama, literature, theology, humanism, science, and philosophy. A key figure of German Romanticism, his works reflect both the profundities of human experience and the comprehensive nature of his intellect. Goethe's 'Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship' and its sequel 'Wilhelm Meister's Journeyman Years' (commonly referred to as Wilhelm Meister Books 1 & 2) are seminal novels in the canon of European Bildungsroman literature, showcasing the protagonist's emotional and intellectual development. The former, originally published in 1795-96, marked an evolution in the novel format and deeply influenced subsequent coming-of-age stories. His literary style in these works combines rich character development with philosophical discourse, illustrating Goethe's preoccupation with personal growth and the tensions between societal expectations and individual self-discovery. Goethe's Wilhelm Meister novels have been subjected to extensive critical analysis and are frequently referenced for their contribution to the concept of Bildung, or self-cultivation, which became a central idea in German culture. His influence extends beyond literature; Goethe's insights into human nature and society continue to resonate, making his work timeless and universally relevant.

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