Der Jesuit by Carl Spindler
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"Der Jesuit" by Carl Spindler is a historical novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in the early 18th century and revolves around the life of Senator Müssinger, a wealthy but troubled man grappling with personal and financial challenges within his family dynamics and social standing. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the domestic life of Senator Müssinger in a prosperous German trading city
during the year 1720. Through vivid descriptions, we learn about the senator's strained marriage to Jacobine, characterized by emotional distance and materialism. Their daughter, Justine, emerges as a bright and spirited character seeking her own path amidst the tumultuous family dynamics. The chapter sets the stage for the senator's impending financial crisis, which threatens to unravel his social position, while also hinting at Justine's significance in this unfolding drama, particularly with her betrothal to a merchant in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Spindler, Carl, 1796-1855 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Der Jesuit Charakter-Gemälde aus dem ersten Viertel des 18. Jahrhunderts |
| Credits |
Produced by Peter Becker, Karl Eichwalder 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: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47112 |
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 304 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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