Project Gutenberg 2005-01-15 Public domain in the USA. 57 Mackay, John Henry 1864 1933 Die Menschen der Ehe Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. E-text prepared by Hubert Kennedy "Die Menschen der Ehe" by John Henry Mackay is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a small town characterized by a divided community, class distinctions, and the complexities of marital relationships. It primarily follows the character Franz Grach, who returns to the town after many years, encountering memories and individuals from his past while grappling with a woman's plea for help regarding her unhappy marriage. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the dismal atmosphere of the town, filled with industrial smoke and characterized by a rigid societal structure divided among merchants, officials, and the military. We witness the arrival of Grach, who recalls his youth and the friendships that have faded over time. Grach's bittersweet memories serve as a backdrop for his current involvement with Clara Boehmer, a woman trapped in a disappointing marriage. Their correspondence brings him back to the town, forcing him to confront not only her situation but also his feelings towards the societal norms surrounding marital life. The opening sets a tone of nostalgia and critique, as Grach reflects on the passivity of the townsfolk, labeling them "people of marriage" and exploring themes of conformity, dissatisfaction, and the pursuit of genuine happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) de Love stories Germany -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PT Text DE Prosa Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 135458 135391 2024-10-06T14:12:29.674265 2023-09-07T04:36:47.760506 text/html text/html 135451 135384 2024-10-06T14:12:29.905254 2023-09-07T04:36:47.897508 text/html text/html 118189 2024-10-06T14:12:34.891753 application/epub+zip 118759 2024-10-06T14:12:31.775760 application/epub+zip 118759 2024-10-06T14:12:30.603760 application/epub+zip 239792 2024-10-06T14:12:37.149765 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220451 2024-10-06T14:12:34.216746 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197148 2022-09-07T17:52:40.409851 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115105 115089 2024-10-06T14:12:29.284257 2023-09-07T04:36:47.488484 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 113389 2020-12-19T05:40:05 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 45204 2020-12-19T05:40:05 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19541 2024-10-06T14:12:37.290714 application/rdf+xml 13549 2024-10-06T14:12:31.149772 image/jpeg 3356 2024-10-06T14:12:30.874759 image/jpeg 118182 2024-10-06T14:12:29.918257 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia