Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

May 2024 · The Collected Works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe · Livraria Press

About this ebook

"Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship is a monumental Bildungsroman that explores the journey of self-discovery and personal growth with depth and insight." - Thomas Mann A new translation into modern American English of Goethe's 1795 "Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre". This edition contains an Afterword by the Translator, a Timeline of Goethe’s Life & Works and a Glossary of Philosophic Terminology used by Goethe. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship is a famous novel by Goethe that follows the protagonist Wilhelm Meister on his path of self-realization and maturity. It is considered one of the most significant examples of the Bildungsroman genre, which focuses on the psychological and moral development of the main character. The novel explores Wilhelm's encounters with various social and artistic circles, his pursuit of different vocations, and his romantic relationships. Through Wilhelm's experiences, Goethe delves into themes of identity, ambition, love, and the search for meaning in life. "Wilhelm Master's Apprenticeship" is renowned for its psychological depth, philosophical reflections, and its portrayal of the complexities of human existence.

About the author

One of the core writers of German Romanticism, Goethe was German poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, theatre director, and critic, Goethe is considered the greatest German literary figure of the modern era, next to his friend Schiller. His works, including "Faust," "The Sorrows of Young Werther," and "Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship," have influenced various literary movements. NApolean, whom Goethe met, loved his novel "The Sorrows of Young Werther". Goethe also knew Hegel and Feuerbach personally. Goethe's ideas on color theory and plant morphology also contributed to the development of various scientific fields.