Der Erbe: Roman. Zweiter Band. by Friedrich Gerstäcker
"Der Erbe: Roman. Zweiter Band" by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds in an aristocratic setting, centered around characters navigating personal relationships, societal expectations, and their own struggles. The story appears to explore themes of familial duty, love, and social hierarchy. The opening of the second volume introduces us to Benno, a young boy who is bedridden and experiences flickers of joy despite his illness,especially through conversations about a peculiar machine with a mechanic named Baumann. As Benno listens with fascination, we learn about family dynamics and the oppressive presence of his Aunt Aurelia, who has a contentious relationship with Kathinka, the girl who cares for Benno. The tension in the household is palpable, with Aunt Aurelia's harshness casting a shadow over the seemingly nurturing environment. Benno’s longing for a trip to Italy with his brother Bruno, combined with a desire to bring Kathinka for support, hints at a deeper emotional narrative about escape and companionship amidst hardship. The chapter captures the complexities of their lives, setting the stage for unfolding drama in this rich character-driven tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gerstäcker, Friedrich, 1816-1872 |
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| Title | Der Erbe: Roman. Zweiter Band. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46504 |
| Release Date | Aug 4, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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