Lotta Schmidt, and Other Stories by Anthony Trollope
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"Lotta Schmidt, and Other Stories" by Anthony Trollope is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The first story, titled "Lotta Schmidt," introduces us to the vibrant city of Vienna and follows Lotta Schmidt, a lively and independent young woman, as she navigates the complexities of her relationships with friends and potential suitors, including a musician named Herr Crippel. At the start of the narrative, we find Lotta
and her friend Marie Weber enjoying an evening out after work, discussing their plans for an upcoming gala and their thoughts on various men in their lives. Lotta, characterized as a striking and strong-willed girl, shows a clear affection for Herr Crippel, who leads the orchestra at a local beer hall. As the story unfolds, we glimpse the societal norms of Vienna, the nature of Lotta's budding relationships, and the personal struggles that Herr Crippel faces as he attempts to win Lotta's affection while grappling with his own insecurities. This opening portion sets a rich stage for the exploration of love, aspirations, and the themes of independence and societal expectations within the backdrop of 19th-century Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882 |
|---|---|
| Title | Lotta Schmidt, and Other Stories |
| Contents | Lotta Schmidt -- The adventures of Fred Pickering -- The two generals -- Father Giles of Ballymoy -- Malachi's Cove -- The widow's mite -- The last Austrian who left Venice -- Miss Ophelia Gledd -- The journey to Panama. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54424 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54424-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 25, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 576 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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