Die Judenbuche by Annette von Droste-Hülshoff

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Author Droste-Hülshoff, Annette von, 1797-1848
Illustrator Unold, Max, 1885-1964
Title Die Judenbuche
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Summary "Die Judenbuche" by Annette von Droste-Hülshoff is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the character Friedrich Mergel, exploring themes of morality, societal norms, and the human condition against a backdrop of rural life and its complexities. The narrative examines the life of Friedrich as he grows from a troubled child into a young man shaped by the influences and harsh realities of his environment. The opening of "Die Judenbuche" sets the scene in a small, rustic village where Friedrich Mergel is introduced as the only son of a struggling family living in deteriorating conditions. His early life is marked by the scars of an unhappy household, with a father who abandoned his family for the bottle, and a mother who struggles with the weight of her circumstances. As Friedrich navigates his childhood marked by neglect and harsh realities, we see initial glimpses of his character traits that will shape his future. The stormy background of village life, including illegal activities and social tensions, hints at the trials and moral dilemmas that will culminate in a deeply embroiled narrative, setting a tone of imminent tragedy and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Country life -- Fiction
Subject Murder -- Fiction
Subject Westphalia (Germany) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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