Unter Palmen und Buchen. Erster Band. by Friedrich Gerstäcker

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Author Gerstäcker, Friedrich, 1816-1872
Title Unter Palmen und Buchen. Erster Band.
Unter Buchen. Gesammelte Erzählungen.
Contents Eine alltägliche Geschichte -- Die Vision -- Folgen einer telegraphischen Depesche -- Der Polizeiagent -- Eine Heimkehr aus der weiten Welt -- Wenn wir einmal sterben.
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Summary "Unter Palmen und Buchen. Erster Band." by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The work explores themes of domestic life, love, and social interactions, centering around the lives and relationships of various characters, particularly the complexities of marriage and familial bonds. A key storyline features Dr. Kuno Brethammer and his wife Bertha Wollmer, illustrating the dynamics of their seemingly idyllic yet troubled marriage. The opening portion sets the stage with a narrative that begins at a ball where Dr. Brethammer meets the beautiful Bertha. Their courtship quickly blossoms into marriage, marked by love and happiness. However, over the years, Dr. Brethammer becomes complacent and neglects the emotional needs of his wife, often seeking entertainment outside the home, which leads to tension and misunderstandings. As Bertha's health declines, Dr. Brethammer is confronted with the weight of his previously unacknowledged failings as a husband, ultimately facing tragic consequences that evoke themes of regret and the value of recognizing love before it is too late. The emotional depth and complexity of the characters illustrate the human tendency to take happiness for granted, promising rich insights into personal relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Short stories, German
Subject German fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 44239
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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