Jockele und seine Frau by Max Geissler
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"Jockele und seine Frau" by Max Geißler is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the main character, Dr. Jakobus Sinsheimer, affectionately known as Jockele, whose unconventional upbringing as a foundling leads to his dynamic entry into society. The narrative unfolds during his wedding celebrations and early married life with Doris Rinkhaus, highlighting themes of love, societal expectations, and personal aspirations. The opening of the novel introduces
Jockele at his wedding in Bonn, where he provocatively asserts that men who live without the significant influence of women lack depth and understanding. This declaration captures the attention of the guests, particularly his wife Doris’s father, Xaverius Rinkhaus, setting the stage for potential conflict between tradition and the fresh ideals Jockele represents. Through playful banter with wedding guests, particularly the young and spirited Hanna von Fellner, Jockele’s view of marriage and women is explored, suggesting both admiration and wariness of the love he has for Doris. As the couple begins their journey together, they dream of adventure and exploration, particularly their travels to places like the "Island of Resurrection," hinting at the adventures and challenges that lie ahead for them in their early married life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Geissler, Max, 1868-1945 |
|---|---|
| Title | Jockele und seine Frau |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54677 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54677-3 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 325 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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