Publisher's Synopsis
Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship is a novel by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, first published in 1795. The book follows the journey of the titular character, Wilhelm Meister, as he searches for his purpose in life and navigates the challenges of love, art, and society. Wilhelm begins the novel as a young man who is dissatisfied with his life as a merchant and dreams of becoming an actor. He joins a traveling theater troupe and begins to learn the craft of acting, but soon realizes that his true passion lies elsewhere. He becomes involved with a group of aristocrats who are interested in the arts and literature, and begins to explore his own creative talents as a writer.Throughout the novel, Wilhelm experiences a series of romantic relationships with several women, including the beautiful and mysterious Mignon and the passionate and impulsive Mariane. He also encounters a number of eccentric and interesting characters, including a group of wandering minstrels and a wise old hermit.As Wilhelm continues on his journey of self-discovery, he learns important lessons about the nature of love, art, and society. He comes to understand that true fulfillment comes not from external success or material wealth, but from following one's own passions and living a life that is true to oneself.Overall, Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship is a complex and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, creativity, and the search for meaning in life. It is considered a masterpiece of German literature and a seminal work of the Romantic era.""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.
