Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Book name:	Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship (2024)
Category:	Art
Author:	Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Pages:	500 pages
Language:	German
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 1795, midnight

"Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship" is a classic coming-of-age story that follows the protagonist, Wilhelm, through his journey of self-discovery. Caught between his bourgeois background and his aspirations to become an actor, Wilhelm embarks on an odyssey that introduces him to a variety of characters and experiences. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of artistic excellence, while also critiquing the social norms and expectations of the time. The 967th greatest book of all time

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

15 books

A master of poetry, drama, and the novel, German writer and scientist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe spent 50 years on his two-part dramatic poem Faust , published in 1808 and 1832, also conducted scientific research in various fields, notably botany, and held several governmental positions.

George Eliot called him "Germany's greatest man of letters... and the last true polymath to walk the earth." Works span the fields of literature, theology, and humanism.
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