Jean-Christophe. Translated by Gilbert Cannan; Volume 1

This masterpiece of modernist literature follows the spiritual and artistic journey of a young musician named Jean-Christophe as he struggles to create a meaningful life in a world torn apart by war, decadence, and hypocrisy. Set in Germany and France in the early 20th century, this novel offers a panoramic view of European society and culture, and a profound meditation on the human condition. Fans of modernist literature and European history will find this book a challenging and rewarding read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.