Der Mann von vierzig Jahren by Jakob Wassermann

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Author Wassermann, Jakob, 1873-1934
Title Der Mann von vierzig Jahren
Note Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Der Mann von vierzig Jahren" by Jakob Wassermann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on Sylvester von Erfft, a man of property living in southern Germany who, despite his comfortable life, grapples with inner turmoil and existential dissatisfaction. The narrative delves into his relationships, particularly with his wife Agathe and their daughter Silvia, exploring themes of love, ambition, and the desire for meaning in a seemingly mundane existence. The opening of the novel introduces Sylvester, who appears to have everything he could want but is plagued by a profound sense of emptiness and restlessness. As he navigates through his life filled with agricultural reforms and social engagements, he becomes increasingly distant from Agathe and disengaged from family life. The narrative shifts as Agathe notices a stark change in Sylvester’s demeanor, leading to tension within their relationship. As external pressures mount and Sylvester's actions grow erratic, especially regarding his thoughts of infidelity and escape, Agathe's concern deepens, revealing the fragility of their family dynamics. This rich opening sets the stage for an exploration of the complexities of personal desire versus societal expectation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Bayern (Bavaria, Germany : Province) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 15736
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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