Wilhelm Meister by Johann Wolfgang Goethe (English) Paperback Book

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A landmark in the history of European literature, Goethe's novel is not only one of the key works of Weimar Classicism and the prototype for the Bildungs-roman genre, but also a timeless tale of coming into one's own and a fascinating portrayal of the late-eighteenth-century theatre world.

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Seduced by the chimerical world of the theatre and taking upon himself the grand ambition of becoming a successful performer and dramatist, the merchant's son Wilhelm Meister embarks on a tumultuous quest of self-discovery. Along his path he finds himself having to negotiate love, desire and the need to face up to his own past and responsibilities.A landmark in the history of European literature, Goethe's novel is not only one of the key works of Weimar Classicism and the prototype for the Bildungsroman genre, but also a timeless tale of coming into one's own and a fascinating portrayal of the late-eighteenth-century theatre world.

Author Biography

Goethe (1749–1832) was one of the greatest German writers and the leader of the Weimar Classicism movement. Most famous for his seminal poetic drama, Faust, and his novel The Sorrows of Young Werther, Goethe was also a poet, theologian, philosopher and scientist – one of the world's last great polymaths.

Review

One of the most influential literary works of the early nineteenth century. * The Independent *To read Wilhelm Meister for the first time is an enviable and almost unique sensation. -- Henry JamesAll the great European modernists are in his debt. * TLS *

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Only edition in print of one of the most influential literary works of the early nineteenth century

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Only edition in print of one of the most influential literary works of the early nineteenth century

Details ISBN1847498450 Publisher Alma Books Ltd Series Alma Classics Evergreens Year 2020 ISBN-10 1847498450 ISBN-13 9781847498458 Author Johann Wolfgang Goethe Pages 880 Format Paperback Imprint Alma Classics Place of Publication Richmond Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from German DEWEY 833.6 Language English Publication Date 2020-03-31 UK Release Date 2020-03-31 NZ Release Date 2020-03-31 Audience General AU Release Date 2020-04-27 We've got this

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