DTV Weltliteratur Books in Order

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The DTV Weltliteratur series is a collection of German literary works published between 1790 and 1808, focusing on classic texts and their historical context. It includes comprehensive editions of major works such as Goethe's Faust and Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship, featuring annotations, translations, and critical materials. The series emphasizes literary analysis and historical documentation, offering readers detailed resources for understanding these foundational texts.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  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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  3. Cover of Faust

    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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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the DTV Weltliteratur books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre”. Start with “Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre.”

How many books are in the DTV Weltliteratur series?

We list 3 books , published between 1790–1808.

Where can I buy the DTV Weltliteratur books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.