Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship
von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang / Wellbery, David E. / Blackall, Eric A. / Lange, Victor
An authoritative English translation of one of the most important works in the history of the novel Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship (1795-1796), Goethe's second novel, is a foundational work in the history of the genre--perhaps the first Bildungsroman, a coming-of-age story focusing on the growth and self-realization of the main character. The story centers on Wilhelm, a young man living in the mid-1700s who strives to break free from the res...