Die Schwägerinnen. Zweiter Theil. by Henriette Wilhelmine Arndt Hanke
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| Author | Hanke, Henriette Wilhelmine Arndt, 1784-1862 |
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| Title | Die Schwägerinnen. Zweiter Theil. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Die Schwägerinnen. Zweiter Teil" by Henriette Wilhelmine Arndt Hanke is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around Graf Frankenstern, the last heir of a noble Frankish lineage, and his complex relationships marked by tragedy, loss, and the struggle for love amidst overwhelming solitude. The narrative appears to explore themes of familial duty, societal expectations, and the psychological ramifications of grief, particularly through the lens of its main characters, including the Graf and his emotionally conflicted wife, the Gräfinn. The opening of the novel introduces us to Graf Frankenstern and his troubled past, detailing his childhood fraught with health issues and a distant relationship with his family. After inheriting his family's estate following his uncle's death, he feels an obligatory pressure to marry, choosing a gentle and reserved woman who, despite her devotion, cannot fill the emotional void left by the Graf's melancholia. The narrative deepens as it delves into the tragic losses they both endure, including the death of their children, which strains their relationship further and leads to significant emotional turmoil. As the Gräfinn grapples with her deteriorating health and the specter of her past promises, the reader sees the complexity of their intertwining fates unfold, setting the stage for the exploration of love, sacrifice, and the quest for solace in a painful world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50128 |
| Release Date | Oct 4, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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