Der Fall Vukobrankovics by Ernst Weiss

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Author Weiss, Ernst, 1882-1940
Editor Leonhard, Rudolf, 1889-1953
LoC No. ltf91009191
Title Der Fall Vukobrankovics
Series Title Aussenseiter der Gesellschaft. Die Verbrechen der Gegenwart. Band 4
Series Title Außenseiter der Gesellschaft. Die Verbrechen der Gegenwart. Band 4
Note Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Jens Sadowski
Summary "Der Fall Vukobrankovics" by Ernst Weiss is a novel set in the early 20th century. The plot revolves around the trial of Milica Vukobrankovics, a 24-year-old school teacher accused of attempting to poison the wife of a school inspector by adding arsenic to their food. The narrative explores themes of betrayal, societal status, and psychological manipulation, with Milica's character at the center of the unfolding drama, showcasing a complex interplay between innocence and guilt. The opening of the novel introduces the courtroom proceedings that mark the beginning of the first trial against Milica Vukobrankovics. As the trial unfolds, numerous witnesses provide testimonies related to allegations of poisoning within the Piffl family, revealing intricate relationships and potential motives. The accused defiantly maintains her innocence while attempting to redirect suspicion onto others, particularly the Piffl's adopted son. The dramatization of her emotional turmoil and the interactions with judges and lawyers set a tense atmosphere as the character's psyche and social manipulations come to the forefront, hinting at deeper motivations and complexities that will unravel as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
LoC Class KJ: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: Europe
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Piffl, Antonie
Subject Thury, Elisabeth, 1894-1973 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Subject Murder -- Austria -- Vienna -- Case studies
Subject Trials (Murder) -- Austria -- Vienna
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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