Green Henry by Gottfried Keller
"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.
The 928th greatest book of all time
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following lists:
- ZEIT-Bibliothek der 100 Bücher (Die Zeit)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Der Kanon (The Canon) (Der Kanon)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)