Die Mumie von Rotterdam. Erster Theil by Georg Döring
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"Die Mumie von Rotterdam. Erster Theil" by Georg Döring is a novella written in the early 19th century. The story is set in Rotterdam and involves the wealthy merchant Tobias van Vlieten, who has returned from East India to take his place among the city's elite. As the narrative unfolds, themes of wealth, social status, and personal ambition are explored through the relationships between characters like Tobias, his daughter Clelia, and fellow
merchant Jan van Daalen. At the start of the novella, the bustling atmosphere of Rotterdam's harbor is vividly depicted, showcasing the dichotomy between busy traders and idlers. The focus quickly shifts to Tobias van Vlieten, a wealthy and somewhat imposing figure, whose aim to secure a prosperous future for his daughter Clelia intersects with the ambitions of Jan van Daalen and his son, Cornelius. As discussions of potential marriage arise between Clelia and Cornelius, tensions flare along with revelations of hidden dealings and expectations tied to their opulent lives. The opening sets the stage for a blend of social commentary and drama, hinting at complexities that will unfold among the characters in this rich tapestry of 19th-century merchant life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Döring, Georg, 1789-1833 |
|---|---|
| Title | Die Mumie von Rotterdam. Erster Theil |
| Credits |
Produced by Martin Oswald and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46657 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46657-6 |
| Release Date | Aug 22, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 360 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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