Seelenverkäufer: Das Schicksal einer Deutsch-Amerikanerin by M. Gontard-Schuck
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"Seelenverkäufer: Das Schicksal einer Deutsch-Amerikanerin" by M. Gontard-Schuck is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the struggles of a young German-American woman as she navigates her challenging childhood and the societal complexities she faces after arriving in America. Central to the narrative is the character Lotte, who grapples with her painful past and the harsh realities of her present, showcasing themes of innocence, betrayal, and the
search for identity. The opening of the novel introduces us to Lotte, who reflects on her difficult childhood filled with sorrow, familial strife, and loss, particularly the death of her mother. As she matures, she confronts her feelings of love for a man named Rudolph and the painful circumstances that lead her to a drastic decision to leave her home for America. Upon arrival, her dreams quickly turn into a nightmare as she finds herself ensnared in a trap, revealing the darker side of her new life and the exploitation she faces. The narrative sets a poignant and foreboding tone, suggesting future struggles for Lotte as she seeks to reclaim her sense of agency against overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gontard-Schuck, M., 1861-1950 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 14018028 |
| Title | Seelenverkäufer: Das Schicksal einer Deutsch-Amerikanerin |
| Credits |
Produced by Heike Leichsenring, Alexander Bauer, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 93.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35999 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35999-1 |
| Release Date | Apr 30, 2011 |
| Last Update | Feb 20, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1537 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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