1861 Wilhelm Meister’s Apprenticeship, Goethe, Bohn’s Standard Library HC

Description: 1861 Wilhelm Meister’s Apprenticeship, Goethe, Bohn’s Standard Library HC. Heavy embossed decoration front, back and spine. Gold leaf on spine. Green cloth over boards. 570 pages "Wilhelm Meister’s Apprenticeship" (originally "Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre") is a novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, published between 1795 and 1796. It is considered one of the earliest examples of the Bildungsroman genre, which focuses on the psychological and moral growth of the protagonist from youth to adulthood.The story follows Wilhelm Meister, a young man dissatisfied with his life as a bourgeois businessman. Seeking meaning and fulfillment, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Initially, Wilhelm is drawn to the theater, hoping to find purpose through acting. However, his experiences lead him to join the mysterious Tower Society, where he learns that life itself is an ongoing apprenticeship.Throughout the novel, Wilhelm encounters various characters and situations that challenge and shape his understanding of himself and the world around him. The narrative explores themes of personal growth, the search for identity, and the tension between individual aspirations and societal expectations. Intact, with considerable wear. One signature is coming loose near the center of the book. Please see photos.

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