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Gottfried Keller

1 series 2 books in order 1 standalone book

Gottfried Keller (1819-1890) was a Swiss poet and writer of German literature, best known for his novel Green Henry (Der grüne Heinrich) and his cycle of novellas Seldwyla Folks. He became one of the most popular narrators of literary realism in the late 19th century. Our catalog credits him with Der grüne Heinrich.

Born
1819
Known for
DTV Weltliteratur

Series by Gottfried Keller

DTV Weltliteratur

3 books in order · 1790–1808

  1. Cover of Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre

    Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre

    1790 · Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship is the second novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, published in 1795–96. It is a Bildungsroman, or coming-of-age…

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  2. Der grüne Heinrich

    1800 · Gottfried Keller

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    Faust

    1808 · Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    This book is a comprehensive edition of Goethe's "Faust," including a complete annotated translation. It features interpretive notes, illustrations,…

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  1. Cover of Green Henry
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Gottfried Keller written?

We list 2 books by Gottfried Keller across 1 series, published between 1790–1855 — each shown in full reading order.

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