Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre — Band 7

Name: Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre — Band 7
Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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A reflective young man rides through a spring landscape, meditating on how beauty and sorrow combine and how past encounters leave hidden marks on character. He meets a stranger who counsels attention to immediate duties, then reaches a sprawling, irregular estate where he seeks its owner. He delivers a departed friend's last letter intended to reproach a cruel acquaintance, waits anxiously, and observes the household and architecture. The estate's master and a clerical visitor receive him, he is invited to stay, and domestic routines and memories of his friend's suffering shape his mounting resolve and inner agitation.

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) was a German writer, statesman, and naturalist, widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in Western literature. His works span various genres, including poetry, drama, and prose, reflecting his deep engagement with the human experience and nature. Goethe is best known for his dramatic masterpiece "Faust," a profound exploration of ambition, desire, and redemption. His autobiographical work, "Autobiography: Truth and Fiction Relating to My Life," offers insights into his life and creative process. Goethe's contributions to literature and philosophy have left a lasting impact, influencing countless writers and thinkers across generations.