Project Gutenberg 2000-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 121 Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von 1749 1832 Von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, J. W. (Johann Wolfgang) Goethe, Juan Wolfgango Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre — Band 1 This etext was prepared by Michael Pullen "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.) de Bildungsromans Theater, Traveling -- Fiction PT Text Opera Harvard Classics DE Prosa Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 176791 176724 2024-09-01T12:56:07.152369 2023-10-01T11:41:03.405894 text/html text/html 176784 176717 2024-09-01T12:56:07.330365 2023-10-01T11:41:03.559909 text/html text/html 127516 2024-09-01T12:56:11.533327 application/epub+zip 128713 2024-09-01T12:56:08.774337 application/epub+zip 128712 2024-09-01T12:56:07.885347 application/epub+zip 277023 2024-09-01T12:56:13.605300 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 268151 2024-09-01T12:56:10.983355 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 265455 2022-08-02T03:38:33.563061 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162306 162282 2024-09-01T12:56:06.901361 2023-10-01T11:41:03.186902 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 152407 2015-04-03T13:27:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 61238 2015-04-03T13:27:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18815 2024-09-01T12:56:13.734307 application/rdf+xml 16446 2024-09-01T12:56:08.259348 image/jpeg 3717 2024-09-01T12:56:08.054340 image/jpeg 130236 2024-09-01T12:56:07.348354 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia