| Author |
Bonsels, Waldemar, 1881?-1952 |
| Title |
Wartalun: Der Niedergang eines Geschlechts
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Peter Simon and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Wartalun: Der Niedergang eines Geschlechts" by Waldemar Bonsels is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Afra, a young woman grappling with the death of her father and the impending changes in her life due to the succession of a new lord at the castle of Wartalun. The novel explores themes of loss, identity, and the struggle for ownership and belonging amid the uncertainties brought on by new power dynamics. The opening of the narrative introduces Afra as she lies in a cornfield, lost in contemplation of her past life at Wartalun, now threatened by the changes that follow her father's passing. As she reflects on her connection to the old lord and her unease about the impending arrival of the new master, she is joined by Martin, a familiar figure from her past. Through their interaction, we glimpse Afra's determination to assert her identity and her deep emotional ties to the estate. The chapter sets a contemplative tone, highlighting her inner turmoil as she faces the uncertainties of her future in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
German fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38650 |
| Release Date |
Jan 23, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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