Ohne den Vater: Erzählung aus dem Kriege by Agnes Sapper

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Author Sapper, Agnes, 1852-1929
Title Ohne den Vater: Erzählung aus dem Kriege
Credits Produced by Charles Franks and the DP Team
Summary "Ohne den Vater: Erzählung aus dem Kriege" by Agnes Sapper is a novel likely written in the early 20th century, during the tumultuous times of the World Wars. The story delves into the impact of war on family life, centered around a small family that includes Förster Stegemann, his young wife Helene, their infant daughter, and Gebhard, Stegemann’s ten-year-old son from a previous marriage. As the narrative unfolds, it explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of war that threaten their peaceful existence. The opening of the novel introduces a serene moment in the Stegemann household in East Prussia, where joy abounds as the family enjoys their time together. However, this tranquility is soon disrupted by the looming threat of war. Förster Stegemann's sons have a tender relationship with both their father and baby sister, but the shadow of conflict looms large as Gebhard expresses a naive desire for the glory of battle. As the narrative progresses, the atmosphere grows tense, emphasizing the mother's struggle with her happiness amid the impending dangers, and foreshadowing a tragic twist that will alter their lives forever. The beginning sets the stage for a poignant exploration of family bonds, innocence lost, and the realities of survival in a wartime landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
Subject Prussia (Germany), East -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 11677
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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