Die Majoratsherren by Freiherr von Ludwig Achim Arnim

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Author Arnim, Ludwig Achim, Freiherr von, 1781-1831
Illustrator Kubin, Alfred, 1877-1959
Title Die Majoratsherren
Note Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Jens Sadowski
Summary "Die Majoratsherren" by Freiherr von Ludwig Achim Arnim is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores themes of heritage, identity, and the repercussions of social structures through the story of a young heir returning to a major estate and dealing with complex family dynamics and personal dilemmas. The central character, the Majoratsherr, is navigating the challenges that come with his inherited wealth and the expectations tied to it. The opening of the novel sets a profound atmosphere as it describes a retrospective view of a past rich with cultural and societal nuances, contrasting sharply with the present state of poverty and stagnation. Introduced are elements surrounding the Majoratshaus (major estate) of a noble family, now unoccupied yet maintained according to stipulations from generations before. The narrative unfolds with the arrival of the Majoratsherr, who is deeply affected by his mother's death, as he enters a world filled with ghosts from the past and complicated relationships, such as his connection to his cousin, the Leutnant, and a budding interest in a local young woman named Esther. The dynamic between their lives is underscored by melancholy as various characters grapple with their realities within the constraints of their statuses and expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject German fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 50833
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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