Project Gutenberg 2000-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 255 Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von 1749 1832 Von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, J. W. (Johann Wolfgang) Goethe, Juan Wolfgango Wilhelm Meisters Wanderjahre — Band 2 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_Meister%27s_Journeyman_Years 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.) Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. de Bildungsromans Italy -- Fiction Alps -- Fiction PT Text DE Prosa Category: Novels Category: German Literature 379287 2025-10-01T12:49:44.563029 text/html 379108 2025-01-08T00:16:51.304776 text/html 234708 2025-10-01T12:49:51.896990 application/epub+zip 239818 2025-10-01T12:49:47.962002 application/epub+zip 204213 2025-10-01T12:49:46.756001 application/epub+zip 435174 2025-10-01T12:49:54.879009 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 419525 2025-10-01T12:49:51.156050 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 390656 2022-08-02T03:53:58.257060 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 354230 2025-10-01T12:49:44.168086 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 341179 2015-04-03T13:42:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 133133 2015-04-03T13:42:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18639 2025-10-01T12:49:55.005046 application/rdf+xml 16879 2025-10-01T12:49:47.245015 image/jpeg 3842 2025-10-01T12:49:47.000039 image/jpeg 236490 2025-10-01T12:49:44.595085 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia