Felix Lanzberg's Expiation by Ossip Schubin
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"Felix Lanzberg's Expiation" by Ossip Schubin is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds around the character Felix Lanzberg, who is grappling with his past and its impacts on his present life, particularly as he navigates his impending marriage to Linda Harfink, a young woman from a socially ambitious family. The initial chapters introduce a spectrum of characters, revealing a world filled with societal expectations and personal
struggles. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to several characters at a well-attended social gathering in Franzensbad, including Felix Lanzberg and his intended bride, Linda Harfink, along with various family members and acquaintances. The Baroness Klettenstein and Colonel Falk engage in light-hearted gossip, establishing the novel's social milieu. As the dialogue unfolds, it becomes apparent that Lanzberg faces societal scrutiny due to a notorious past and questions about his suitability as a partner for Linda. Meanwhile, Linda appears captivated by Lanzberg, unaware of the complications that his past relationships entail. The opening portion sets the stage for a complex interplay of romance and societal judgment, promising a deep exploration of themes surrounding love, reputation, and personal redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Schubin, Ossip, 1854-1934 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Lathrop, Elise |
| Title | Felix Lanzberg's Expiation |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Vienna (Austria) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Austrian fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35571 |
| Release Date | Mar 13, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 393 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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