Die Ehrgeizige: Novelle by Heinrich Mann

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Author Mann, Heinrich, 1871-1950
Title Die Ehrgeizige: Novelle
Note Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Jens Sadowski
Summary "Die Ehrgeizige: Novelle" by Heinrich Mann is a novella written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of ambition, power, and societal dynamics through the lens of personal relationships and individual aspirations. It reflects the complex nature of human desires and the struggles inherent in pursuing one’s goals against the backdrop of societal expectations. The story revolves around Frau Camuzzi, a woman frustrated by her life in a small town and the complacency of her husband, the local clerk. Driven by ambition, she leaves him to pursue a more glamorous existence in Florence, becoming involved with the famous artist Cavaliere Giordano. However, her journey is marked by manipulation and deceit as she navigates a web of relationships, including an affair with a powerful politician, Conte Malfigi. As Frau Camuzzi rises in social standing, she faces the consequences of her ambitions and the emptiness of her pursuits, ultimately leading to tragic outcomes. The novella serves as a critique of ambition and the lengths to which individuals will go to achieve their desires, often at a significant personal cost. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Short stories
Subject German fiction -- 20th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 43335
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 29, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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