Trotzkopf's Brautzeit by Else Wildhagen
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"Trotzkopf's Brautzeit" by Else Wildhagen is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the spirited and strong-willed character Ilse, who is in a tumultuous relationship with her fiancé Leo Gontrau as they navigate the expectations of marriage and societal norms. Their lively debates explore themes of individuality, rebellion against traditional roles, and the struggles of young love. The opening of the novel presents Ilse and Leo
enjoying a light-hearted conversation on a sunny day, which quickly escalates into a heated argument over Ilse's reluctance to conform to social expectations after their marriage. Leo's insistence on maintaining respectability conflicts with Ilse's desire for autonomy, leaving her feeling stifled and angry. As their disagreement intensifies, Ilse makes the impulsive decision to flee to her friend Nellie for comfort, prompting concern among her family and Leo, who are left unaware of her whereabouts. This conflict sets the stage for a narrative exploring the tensions between duty and self-identity, love and control. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wildhagen, Else, 1861-1944 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Planck, Willy, 1870-1956 |
| Title | Trotzkopf's Brautzeit |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Weddings -- Fiction |
| Subject | Middle class -- Germany -- Fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- Germany -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37241 |
| Release Date | Aug 28, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 593 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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