First published 2023
Wilhelm Meister, the son of a prosperous merchant, abandons his family's plans for his future to pursue his passion for the theater. As he navigates the bohemian world of actors and artists, he must confront his own insecurities and the societal pressures that threaten to derail his dreams. Goethe's timeless tale explores the universal themes of identity, ambition, and the search for fulfillment.
Genres: fiction, coming-of-age, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, fish-out-of-water
Period: 19th-Century
492 pages · Hardcover · Legare Street Press