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LoC No.: 17006087
Uniform Title: Problematische Naturen. English
Title: Problematic Characters: A Novel
Note: Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
Summary: "Problematic Characters: A Novel" by Friedrich Spielhagen is a literary work likely written in the mid-19th century. This novel delves into the complexities of human nature and the struggles of individuals who find themselves at odds with the world around them. The primary focus appears to be on a young tutor named Oswald Stein and his interactions with the aristocratic Grenwitz family, particularly the two boys he is tasked with teaching—a sensitive, wild child named Bruno and a more timid boy named Malte. The opening of this novel introduces readers to Oswald as he travels to Castle Grenwitz, where he will work as a tutor. Upon his arrival, he is warmly greeted by the Baron and his family, who seem to embody the dichotomy of charm and underlying tension. Early conversations reveal the baroness's strict attitudes toward education and the boys' upbringing, hinting at deeper familial issues. Through his observations of the castle's adults and the boys, particularly Bruno's fiery spirit and complex emotions, the narrative sets the stage for exploring themes of love, societal expectation, and personal conflict. The beginning serves as a rich foundation for a psychological exploration of its characters, suggesting that their stories will intertwine in profound ways as they navigate their environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Spielhagen, Friedrich, 1829-1911
Translator: Schele de Vere, M. (Maximilian), 1820-1898
EBook No.: 34748
Published: Dec 24, 2010
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17006087
Uniform Title: Problematische Naturen. English
Title: Problematic Characters: A Novel
Note: Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
Summary: "Problematic Characters: A Novel" by Friedrich Spielhagen is a literary work likely written in the mid-19th century. This novel delves into the complexities of human nature and the struggles of individuals who find themselves at odds with the world around them. The primary focus appears to be on a young tutor named Oswald Stein and his interactions with the aristocratic Grenwitz family, particularly the two boys he is tasked with teaching—a sensitive, wild child named Bruno and a more timid boy named Malte. The opening of this novel introduces readers to Oswald as he travels to Castle Grenwitz, where he will work as a tutor. Upon his arrival, he is warmly greeted by the Baron and his family, who seem to embody the dichotomy of charm and underlying tension. Early conversations reveal the baroness's strict attitudes toward education and the boys' upbringing, hinting at deeper familial issues. Through his observations of the castle's adults and the boys, particularly Bruno's fiery spirit and complex emotions, the narrative sets the stage for exploring themes of love, societal expectation, and personal conflict. The beginning serves as a rich foundation for a psychological exploration of its characters, suggesting that their stories will intertwine in profound ways as they navigate their environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Spielhagen, Friedrich, 1829-1911
Translator: Schele de Vere, M. (Maximilian), 1820-1898
EBook No.: 34748
Published: Dec 24, 2010
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.