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Title: Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre — Band 1
Note: Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: This etext was prepared by Michael Pullen
Summary: "Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre — Band 1" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a novel written in the late 18th century. The story follows Wilhelm, a young man who is drawn into the world of theater and his pursuit of love, particularly focusing on his complicated relationship with two women: Mariane, his passionate love, and Norberg, a wealthy suitor who threatens to come between them. The narrative explores themes of youthful aspirations, love, and the intersection of personal ambition with the expectations of society. The opening of the novel presents a detailed scene in a theatrical setting, introducing characters such as Barbara, the loyal servant, and Mariane, who is anxiously awaiting her lover, Norberg. The stage is set with hints of romantic tension; Mariane's desire for true love diverges from her obligation to Norberg, showcasing her internal struggle. As she navigates her feelings and the expectations set upon her, Wilhelm enters, representing the excitement and passion of youthful love. The scene captures the enchantment and complexity of relationships, alluding to Wilhelm's journey of self-discovery and the dramatic experiences that await him as he embarks on a life shaped by theater, love, and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
EBook No.: 2335
Published: Sep 1, 2000
Downloads: 148
Language: German
Subject: Bildungsromans
Subject: Theater, Traveling -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre — Band 1
Note: Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: This etext was prepared by Michael Pullen
Summary: "Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre — Band 1" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a novel written in the late 18th century. The story follows Wilhelm, a young man who is drawn into the world of theater and his pursuit of love, particularly focusing on his complicated relationship with two women: Mariane, his passionate love, and Norberg, a wealthy suitor who threatens to come between them. The narrative explores themes of youthful aspirations, love, and the intersection of personal ambition with the expectations of society. The opening of the novel presents a detailed scene in a theatrical setting, introducing characters such as Barbara, the loyal servant, and Mariane, who is anxiously awaiting her lover, Norberg. The stage is set with hints of romantic tension; Mariane's desire for true love diverges from her obligation to Norberg, showcasing her internal struggle. As she navigates her feelings and the expectations set upon her, Wilhelm enters, representing the excitement and passion of youthful love. The scene captures the enchantment and complexity of relationships, alluding to Wilhelm's journey of self-discovery and the dramatic experiences that await him as he embarks on a life shaped by theater, love, and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
EBook No.: 2335
Published: Sep 1, 2000
Downloads: 148
Language: German
Subject: Bildungsromans
Subject: Theater, Traveling -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.