Countess Erika's Apprenticeship by Ossip Schubin
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| Author | Schubin, Ossip, 1854-1934 |
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| Translator | Wister, A. L. (Annis Lee), 1830-1908 |
| Title | Countess Erika's Apprenticeship |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provide by Google Books |
| Summary | "Countess Erika's Apprenticeship" by Ossip Schubin is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around young Erika, the stepdaughter of Baron von Strachinsky, exploring her relationships within a troubled family dynamic marked by her mother’s struggles and her own budding understanding of the world. As Erika navigates her childhood marked by innocence and early experiences of compassion and sorrow, the narrative hints at themes of personal growth and social expectations. The opening of the novel introduces Baron von Strachinsky, who is mired in financial troubles following a failed business venture, while his wife, Emma, diligently seeks aid from relatives. We learn that their daughter, Erika, a perceptive and caring child, is already endeavoring to understand the complexities of her surroundings. During the scene, she witnesses her stepfather's lack of kindness toward a young artist, stirring strong feelings within her. As she empathizes with the artist and rebels against her stepfather's treatment, the story hints at her developing values and the contrasts between innocence and the harsh realities of her family life. This poignant beginning sets the stage for Erika's journey as she navigates the expectations of her family and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Austrian fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35531 |
| Release Date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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