The Goose Man by Jakob Wassermann

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Author Wassermann, Jakob, 1873-1934
Translator Lewisohn, Ludwig, 1882-1955
Translator Porterfield, Allen Wilson, 1877-1952
Uniform Title Gänsemännchen. English
Title The Goose Man
Credits Produced by Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed
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Summary "The Goose Man" by Jakob Wassermann is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores themes of social change, personal struggle, and familial relationships, primarily revolving around the lives of Gottfried Nothafft, a weaver in a small German town, and his son Daniel. As the story unfolds, it delves into the impact of industrialization on traditional ways of life and how individuals strive for their aspirations amidst hardship and disappointment. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the rural setting of Eschenbach and the life of Gottfried Nothafft, a weaver whose business is threatened by the advent of machine-made textiles. His deep desire for a son is eventually fulfilled, but his life becomes increasingly burdened by poverty and despair as industry disrupts their livelihoods. When Gottfried's financial struggles intensify, he reveals a hidden savings to his brother-in-law, Jason Philip Schimmelweis, with hopes of ensuring a future for his family, particularly for Daniel. As the story begins, tensions arising from poverty, ambition, and familial expectations hint at the complex dynamics that will shape the lives of these characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Germany -- Fiction
Subject Composers -- Fiction
Subject German fiction -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 25345
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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