Meta: Eine Erzählung by Carl Sternheim
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"Meta: Eine Erzählung" by Carl Sternheim is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book explores the life of its titular character, Meta, as she transitions from a naïve servant girl to a woman grappling with her desires, societal expectations, and the impact of war. It reflects themes of femininity, love, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of a changing society. In the narrative, Meta starts as
a young maid who finds joy and purpose in her work, but her life experiences lead her to confront the harsh realities of love and ambition. As she becomes entangled with different men, including the idealized Fedor and the youthful Franz, her understanding of love evolves, revealing the struggles between virtue and desire. Ultimately, war disrupts her dreams, pushing her to navigate loss and redefining her identity in a patriarchal society. Sternheim's work delves into the intricate emotions and societal pressures faced by women, making it a poignant commentary on early 20th-century life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sternheim, Carl, 1878-1942 |
|---|---|
| Title | Meta: Eine Erzählung |
| Credits | Produced by Jens Sadowski |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41724 |
| Release Date | Dec 28, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 242 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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