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Title: Old Fritz and the New Era

Note: Translation of: Der alte Fritz und seine Zeit.

Credits: Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team,
and David Widger

Summary: "Old Fritz and the New Era" by L. Mühlbach is a historical romance written in the mid-19th century. The narrative focuses on King Frederick II of Prussia, known as Old Fritz, highlighting his personal struggles, relationships, and the political landscape of 18th-century Germany. Through the king's interactions with figures such as Wilhelmine Enke, a woman entangled in a secret affair with the crown prince, the story weaves historical events with personal drama to paint a vivid picture of the era's complexities. The opening of "Old Fritz and the New Era" introduces us to King Frederick II, who reflects on his loneliness and the passing of friends, including the philosopher Voltaire. The chapter sets a melancholic tone as he grapples with his responsibilities as a ruler while mourning the loss of connection with his past. As he prepares for potential war with Austria, we meet Wilhelmine Enke, who faces her own turmoil after a harsh encounter with the king regarding her scandalous relationship with the prince. This encounter underscores the societal fears and stigmas she navigates as a mother of the prince's illegitimate children. The chapter establishes the intricate emotional and political stakes that will drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mühlbach, L. (Luise), 1814-1873

Translator: Langley, Peter

EBook No.: 3460

Published: Oct 1, 2002

Downloads: 47

Language: English

Subject: Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786 -- Fiction

Subject: Prussia (Germany) -- History -- Frederick II, 1740-1786 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Old Fritz and the New Era

Note: Translation of: Der alte Fritz und seine Zeit.

Credits: Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team,
and David Widger

Summary: "Old Fritz and the New Era" by L. Mühlbach is a historical romance written in the mid-19th century. The narrative focuses on King Frederick II of Prussia, known as Old Fritz, highlighting his personal struggles, relationships, and the political landscape of 18th-century Germany. Through the king's interactions with figures such as Wilhelmine Enke, a woman entangled in a secret affair with the crown prince, the story weaves historical events with personal drama to paint a vivid picture of the era's complexities. The opening of "Old Fritz and the New Era" introduces us to King Frederick II, who reflects on his loneliness and the passing of friends, including the philosopher Voltaire. The chapter sets a melancholic tone as he grapples with his responsibilities as a ruler while mourning the loss of connection with his past. As he prepares for potential war with Austria, we meet Wilhelmine Enke, who faces her own turmoil after a harsh encounter with the king regarding her scandalous relationship with the prince. This encounter underscores the societal fears and stigmas she navigates as a mother of the prince's illegitimate children. The chapter establishes the intricate emotional and political stakes that will drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mühlbach, L. (Luise), 1814-1873

Translator: Langley, Peter

EBook No.: 3460

Published: Oct 1, 2002

Downloads: 47

Language: English

Subject: Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786 -- Fiction

Subject: Prussia (Germany) -- History -- Frederick II, 1740-1786 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.