Green Henry by Gottfried Keller
The Life and Adventures of a Young Artist
"Green Henry" is a semi-autobiographical novel that chronicles the life of a young man who dreams of becoming a painter but faces countless obstacles on his journey. The protagonist leaves his Swiss village and travels to Munich to study art, but his lack of discipline and financial difficulties force him to return home. After his mother's death, he begins to reassess his life and eventually finds his place in society. The novel explores themes of identity, ambition, and the struggle between individual desires and societal expectations.
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- Published
- 1855
- Nationality
- Swiss
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 800-1000
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
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- Der grüne Heinrich
- Enrico Il Verde
- Enrico il Verde
- The Green Henry
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- William H. F. Lamont’s 100 Best Novels (1947) (archive.org)
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