Project Gutenberg 2000-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 56 Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von 1749 1832 Von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, J. W. (Johann Wolfgang) Goethe, Juan Wolfgango Wilhelm Meisters Wanderjahre — Band 2 This etext was prepared by Michael Pullen "Wilhelm Meisters Wanderjahre — Band 2" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a novel written in the early 19th century. This work continues the story of Wilhelm Meister as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, encountering various characters and societal structures that challenge his views on education, authority, and personal growth. The narrative emphasizes themes of apprenticeship and maturity, following Wilhelm and his companions as they navigate a world rich with customs, rituals, and moral dilemmas. The opening of this volume introduces Wilhelm and his companion Felix as they travel through a vibrant agricultural region. They observe a peculiar community where boys engage in various preparations for an upcoming harvest festival, while the absent adults remain elusive. Fascinated by the children's distinct greetings and their roles in this society, Wilhelm questions the deeper meanings behind their behaviors and attire. As they interact with the overseer, the text reveals insights into the children's education, emphasizing music and gestures as crucial components of their upbringing, which allude to larger philosophical discussions on reverence and social order. The narrative details Wilhelm's growing curiosity about this unique community, setting the stage for his continued exploration of identity and belonging in the ensuing chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) de Bildungsromans Italy -- Fiction Alps -- Fiction PT Text DE Prosa Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 379107 379040 2024-09-01T13:10:45.921261 2023-10-02T03:31:49.786161 text/html text/html 379100 379033 2024-09-01T13:10:46.126261 2023-10-02T03:31:49.962146 text/html text/html 207056 2024-09-01T13:10:51.657225 application/epub+zip 212413 2024-09-01T13:10:47.630266 application/epub+zip 212413 2024-09-01T13:10:46.743277 application/epub+zip 409118 2024-09-01T13:10:54.801261 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 393475 2024-09-01T13:10:51.059294 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 390656 2022-08-02T03:53:58.257060 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 354230 354206 2024-09-01T13:10:45.555273 2023-10-02T03:31:49.472150 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 341179 2015-04-03T13:42:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 133133 2015-04-03T13:42:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18839 2024-09-01T13:10:55.052219 application/rdf+xml 16948 2024-09-01T13:10:47.084251 image/jpeg 3887 2024-09-01T13:10:46.913253 image/jpeg 208957 2024-09-01T13:10:46.166263 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