Private History Of Peregrinus Proteus V1: The Philosopher (1796)

By Christoph Martin Wieland

Book Overview

Private History Of Peregrinus Proteus V1: The Philosopher is a novel written by Christoph Martin Wieland and first published in 1796. The book tells the story of Peregrinus Proteus, a philosopher who travels the world in search of knowledge and enlightenment. The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Peregrinus' early life and education, and the second part detailing his travels and adventures. Throughout the novel, Wieland explores themes such as the nature of truth, the search for meaning in life, and the pursuit of knowledge. The character of Peregrinus is portrayed as a complex and multi-faceted individual, with both strengths and flaws. He is depicted as a brilliant thinker and scholar, but also as a flawed and sometimes misguided individual who struggles with his own ego and ambition. The novel is written in a highly literary style, with richly descriptive prose and a focus on philosophical and intellectual themes. It is considered one of Wieland's most important works, and has been praised for its depth, complexity, and insight into the human condition.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116631216X
• ISBN13: 9781166312169
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"