Wilhelm Meister

Only edition in print of one of the most influential literary works of the early nineteenth. This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!Seduced by the chimerical world of the theatre and taking upon himself the grand ambition of becoming a successful performer and dramatist, the merchant's son Wilhelm Meister embarks on a tumultuous quest of self-discovery. Along his path he finds himself having to negotiate love, desire and the need to face up to his own past and responsibilities.A landmark in the history of European literature, Goethe?s novel is not only one of the key works of Weimar Classicism and the prototype for the Bildungs¬roman genre, but also a timeless tale of coming into one?s own and a fascinating portrayal of the late-eighteenth-century theatre world.