Eine vornehme Frau by Hermann Heiberg
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"Eine vornehme Frau" by Hermann Heiberg is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a small Prussian town coming out of the impact of the 1866 war, focusing on the arrival of the noble family of Clairefort. The story explores themes of social class, personal relationships, and societal expectations through the lens of the beautifully naive Gräfin Ange Clairefort, her stern husband Graf Carlos, and their six
children. The opening of the book introduces the setting and brings the reader into the town's atmosphere, where curiosity stirs around the new noble arrivals. The Gräfin's arrival is marked by a grand display of wealth and beauty, contrasting sharply with her husband's somber demeanor. The initial interaction with the townspeople and the depiction of their different societal roles set the stage for developing characters and social dynamics. There is a sense of excitement and eventual gossip around the family—fueled by the disconnect between the extravagant lifestyle of the Gräfin and the serious disposition of her husband. The stage is set for the exploration of their complicated family life and the challenges posed by Ange's free spirit against Carlos's rigid expectations, promising a rich exploration of character and relationship dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Heiberg, Hermann, 1840-1910 |
|---|---|
| Title | Eine vornehme Frau |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Franks and the PG Distributed Proofreaders Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Prussia (Germany) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12113 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-12113-0 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 414 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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