| Author |
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 |
| Title |
Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre — Band 7
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_Meister%27s_Apprenticeship https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_Meisters_Lehrjahre
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| Credits |
This etext was prepared by Michael Pullen
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| Summary |
"Wilmhelm Meisters Lehrjahre — Band 7" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book continues the coming-of-age journey of Wilhelm, following his aspirations, emotional turmoil, and various interactions with other characters as he seeks to understand himself and his place in society. The opening of this volume depicts the arrival of spring as Wilhelm reflects on life's beauty contrasted with its darker aspects, questioning whether happiness can only be appreciated amidst sorrow. On his journey, he encounters a former acquaintance, who hints at the danger of dwelling too much on the past, prompting Wilhelm to focus on the immediate task he faces regarding a sorrowful mission related to his friend Lothario. The narrative then shifts as Wilhelm arrives at Lothario's residence, revealing a castle imbued with a mix of beauty and neglect. Tensions arise as Wilhelm prepares to deliver a painful message regarding the loss of a mutual friend, Aurelie. This chapter sets the stage for Wilhelm's internal struggles and the unfolding drama surrounding friendship, love, and grief. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Bildungsromans
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2341 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 3, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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