| Author |
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 |
| Title |
Wilhelm Meisters Wanderjahre — Band 1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_Meister%27s_Journeyman_Years
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| Credits |
This etext was prepared by Michael Pullen
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| Summary |
"Wilhelm Meisters Wanderjahre — Band 1" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a novel written during the early 19th century (Romantic era). The book follows the journey of the main character, Wilhelm Meister, as he embarks on a quest for knowledge, self-discovery, and personal development amid various encounters and adventures. The opening of the novel introduces us to Wilhelm sitting in a mountainous setting, reflecting on his surroundings when his son Felix joins him. Their interaction reveals a sense of curiosity and wonder about the natural world as they discuss stones and wildlife. As they speak, an unexpected family descends from the mountains, reminiscent of the Holy Family from biblical accounts, further igniting Wilhelm's intrigue. The scene blends themes of nature with a touch of spirituality as Wilhelm prepares for a new chapter in his life, contemplating both familial bonds and the wanderer’s path he is destined to follow. This establishes a foundation for the reflective and explorative nature of the narrative as Wilhelm ventures through various landscapes and experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Bildungsromans
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| Subject |
Alps -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2409 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 3, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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