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Title: Der Stechlin: Roman
Note: Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Der Stechlin: Roman" by Theodor Fontane is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the region of Stechlin in Germany and revolves around the character of Dubslav von Stechlin, a retired major navigating life in his ancestral home. The book likely explores themes of familial obligations, societal changes, and the contrast between tradition and modernity. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the picturesque setting of the Stechlin lake and its surrounding village, which is also named Stechlin. The main character, Dubslav, reflects on his heritage and his role as the current lord of his estate, which has a rich history but faces financial difficulties. As he prepares for the arrival of his son Woldemar and two of his friends, the narrative captures Dubslav's whimsical observations and musings on life, his relationships with family and the people of the village, as well as his pride in the beautiful, yet tranquil, landscapes that define his world. The opening establishes a sense of place and character, with hints at the upcoming interactions that will explore deeper societal issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fontane, Theodor, 1819-1898
EBook No.: 53628
Published: Nov 28, 2016
Downloads: 156
Language: German
Subject: German fiction -- 19th century
Subject: Germany -- History -- 1871-1918 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Der Stechlin: Roman
Note: Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Der Stechlin: Roman" by Theodor Fontane is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the region of Stechlin in Germany and revolves around the character of Dubslav von Stechlin, a retired major navigating life in his ancestral home. The book likely explores themes of familial obligations, societal changes, and the contrast between tradition and modernity. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the picturesque setting of the Stechlin lake and its surrounding village, which is also named Stechlin. The main character, Dubslav, reflects on his heritage and his role as the current lord of his estate, which has a rich history but faces financial difficulties. As he prepares for the arrival of his son Woldemar and two of his friends, the narrative captures Dubslav's whimsical observations and musings on life, his relationships with family and the people of the village, as well as his pride in the beautiful, yet tranquil, landscapes that define his world. The opening establishes a sense of place and character, with hints at the upcoming interactions that will explore deeper societal issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fontane, Theodor, 1819-1898
EBook No.: 53628
Published: Nov 28, 2016
Downloads: 156
Language: German
Subject: German fiction -- 19th century
Subject: Germany -- History -- 1871-1918 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.