Der Grüne Heinrich Volumes 1-2

<p><i>Der Grüne Heinrich</i> (Green Henry) is a semi-autobiographical Bildungsroman in two volumes by the Swiss author Gottfried Keller originally published in 1854-55 and significantly revised in 1879. The novel traces the protagonist Heinrich Lee's journey from childhood through his artistic development and disillusionment. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Switzerland it explores themes of art love societal expectations and the search for self-discovery.</p><p>Volume 1 portrays Heinrich's idyllic childhood and adolescence. Volume 2 chronicles his struggles as an artist and his evolving understanding of the world. Keller's masterpiece is renowned for its rich prose psychological depth and insightful commentary on the human condition. Der Grüne Heinrich remains a cornerstone of German-language literature captivating readers with its timeless exploration of personal growth and the complexities of life.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>