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Title: Greifenstein

Note: Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Greifenstein" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story introduces us to Frau von Sigmundskron, the old baroness, who struggles with dire poverty alongside her daughter, Hilda. The backdrop is the majestic yet decaying castle of Sigmundskron, a testament to the noble lineage that has fallen on hard times, as they confront societal expectations and personal pride amidst their financial ruin. The opening of the novel paints a stark picture of the lives of Frau von Sigmundskron and Hilda, revealing their relentless struggles for survival as they cling to their noble heritage. The mother makes extreme sacrifices to ensure her daughter is fed, hiding their dire circumstances from those around them. The narrative sets up significant relationships, notably the connection between Hilda and Greif, a distant cousin, whose family has wealth and promise. As Greif prepares to return home from university, it becomes apparent that their lives are intertwined with societal expectations and past grievances that threaten to complicate their future. The themes of pride, sacrifice, and the struggles of maintaining nobility in the face of poverty are already prominent in this beginning, promising a deep exploration of character struggles against broader societal mores. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909

EBook No.: 6446

Published: Sep 1, 2004

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: Germany -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Students -- Germany -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Greifenstein

Note: Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Text file produced by Tonya Allen, Charles Franks and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "Greifenstein" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story introduces us to Frau von Sigmundskron, the old baroness, who struggles with dire poverty alongside her daughter, Hilda. The backdrop is the majestic yet decaying castle of Sigmundskron, a testament to the noble lineage that has fallen on hard times, as they confront societal expectations and personal pride amidst their financial ruin. The opening of the novel paints a stark picture of the lives of Frau von Sigmundskron and Hilda, revealing their relentless struggles for survival as they cling to their noble heritage. The mother makes extreme sacrifices to ensure her daughter is fed, hiding their dire circumstances from those around them. The narrative sets up significant relationships, notably the connection between Hilda and Greif, a distant cousin, whose family has wealth and promise. As Greif prepares to return home from university, it becomes apparent that their lives are intertwined with societal expectations and past grievances that threaten to complicate their future. The themes of pride, sacrifice, and the struggles of maintaining nobility in the face of poverty are already prominent in this beginning, promising a deep exploration of character struggles against broader societal mores. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909

EBook No.: 6446

Published: Sep 1, 2004

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: Germany -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Students -- Germany -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.