Der Erbe: Roman. Erster Band. by Friedrich Gerstäcker
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"Der Erbe: Roman. Erster Band." by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around themes of legacy, social status, and family ties, focusing on the lives of the characters connected to the Wendelsheim estate, particularly the titular heir, Bruno von Wendelsheim, and his younger brother, Benno. The narrative explores their relationships within the family, including the dynamics with their father and the implications of an impending
inheritance. The opening of the novel introduces us to Ottilie, the daughter of a respected prosecutor, who shares a light-hearted morning conversation with her mother about a ball they recently attended. This scene establishes Ottilie's youthful exuberance, her enjoyment of social events, and the contrasting perspectives of her mother, reflecting on their roles within societal expectations. As the plot unfolds, we also learn about the declining fortunes of the Wendelsheim family and their ancestral estate, hinting at deeper familial and financial complications that will develop as the story progresses. The introduction of characters like the quirky shoemaker master Heßberger adds a layer of humor and depth, setting the stage for intricate relationships as the narrative delves into themes of social aspirations and personal struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gerstäcker, Friedrich, 1816-1872 |
|---|---|
| Title | Der Erbe: Roman. Erster Band. |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46539 |
| Release Date | Aug 9, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 288 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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