Der Musterknabe: Ein Roman aus den Masuren by Fritz Skowronnek

"Der Musterknabe: Ein Roman aus den Masuren" by Fritz Skowronnek is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Franz, who shows exceptional promise and talent. The narrative explores themes of ambition, family expectations, and the choices that shape one's future as Franz grapples with the desires of his parents and his own aspirations. The beginning of the novel sets a serene and picturesque scene as the evening descends upon a tranquil lake where a friendly clergyman, Pastor Uwis, enjoys fishing. As children from the nearby village playfully splash in the water, the pastor engages warmly with them, revealing his kind nature and close relationship to the community. Conversations gradually shift to young Franz, showcasing a budding academic interest and the pressure from both his father, who wishes him to take over the family farm, and his mother, who dreams of him following in the pastor's footsteps. This initial glimpse effectively establishes character dynamics and hints at future conflicts regarding Franz's education and his path in life, setting the stage for a story rich in personal growth and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Skowronnek, Fritz, 1858-1939
Title Der Musterknabe: Ein Roman aus den Masuren
Original Publication Germany: Otto Janke,1924.
Credits the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
Reading Level Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject German fiction -- 20th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 68512
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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