| Author |
Ebner-Eschenbach, Marie von, 1830-1916 |
| Title |
Rittmeister Brand; Bertram Vogelweid
Zwei Erzählungen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Norbert H. Langkau, Evelyn Kawrykow, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Rittmeister Brand; Bertram Vogelweid" by Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Dietrich Brand, a young man from a reputable merchant family, who rejects family expectations to pursue a military career as a soldier, driven by a desire to educate and discipline others. The narrative explores his tumultuous journey through personal ambition, familial duty, and romantic entanglements, delving into themes of duty, identity, and the conflict between personal desires and societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces Dietrich Brand's background as the son of a successful merchant and illuminates his strong will to become a soldier, much to his parents' dismay. Despite their hopes for him to follow in the family business, Dietrich is resolute in his decision to join the military, believing it will allow him to exert positive influence and instill discipline in others. His parents initially struggle to understand his motivations, leading to a portrayal of familial tension and conflicting aspirations. Additionally, the groundwork is laid for Dietrich's emotional struggles, foreshadowing significant challenges in his personal life, particularly in matters of love and loyalty, as he navigates the complex terrain between his military duties and romantic interests. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
31233 |
| Release Date |
Feb 8, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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