Publisher's Synopsis
Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship is a novel written by the German author Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe. The story follows the life of the titular character, Wilhelm Meister, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. At the beginning of the novel, Wilhelm is a young man who is unsure of what he wants to do with his life. He is torn between his desire to become an actor and his responsibilities to his family.Throughout the course of the novel, Wilhelm meets a variety of characters who help him to develop his skills and find his place in the world. He becomes an apprentice to a theater company and learns about the art of acting. He also falls in love with a woman named Mariane and must navigate the complexities of their relationship.As Wilhelm grows and matures, he begins to question the conventional wisdom of his society and becomes more interested in the pursuit of knowledge and self-discovery. He eventually leaves the theater company and embarks on a journey of self-discovery that takes him across Europe.Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship is a classic coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, love, and personal growth. It is considered one of Goethe's most important works and has had a significant influence on German literature and culture.""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.