| Author |
Eschstruth, Nataly von, 1860-1939 |
| Title |
Die Bären von Hohen-Esp: Roman
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Matthias Grammel and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Die Bären von Hohen-Esp: Roman" by Nataly von Eschstruth is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the central characters Gundula von Wahnfried and Graf Friedrich Karl von Hohen-Esp, exploring themes of love, societal expectations, and personal struggles amidst the backdrop of wealth and familial obligations. The opening of the novel introduces a tense family discussion about Gundula's impending marriage to the Graf, with her relatives expressing concerns about his character, particularly his reputation as a gambler. While her father views the marriage as beneficial due to the Graf's wealth, Agathe, Gundula's aunt, warns of the potential doom that may come from marrying a man known for his reckless lifestyle. As the narrative unfolds, Gundula reveals her deep feelings for Friedrich Karl and her hope for their future, despite her aunt’s misgivings. This establishes a conflict between desire and practicality as we witness Gundula navigating her emotions and familial pressures, setting the stage for further complications in their relationship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
German fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60684 |
| Release Date |
Nov 13, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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