Frau Jenny Treibel: Roman aus der Berliner Gesellschaft by Theodor Fontane

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Author Fontane, Theodor, 1819-1898
Title Frau Jenny Treibel: Roman aus der Berliner Gesellschaft
Note Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Frau Jenny Treibel: Roman aus der Berliner Gesellschaft" by Theodor Fontane is a novel written in the late 19th century. This narrative delves into the lives and dynamics of the bourgeois society in Berlin, centering around the character of Jenny Treibel, a refined and socially ambitious woman. The story unfolds within the context of shifting social norms and aspirations among the emerging middle class. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a summery day as two women arrive at the modest yet respectable home of Professor Wilibald Schmidt. One of these women is Jenny Treibel, well-versed in the social decorum of her time, who recalls nostalgia about her earlier life in the same neighborhood. As she navigates through interactions filled with familiarity and the bittersweet essence of memory, Jenny's character emerges as both elegant and reflective, eager to reconnect with the professor's family. The dialog in these early scenes highlights themes of social status, nostalgia, and the contrasts of past and present relationships, setting the stage for the exploration of societal expectations and personal ambitions that permeate the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Berlin (Germany) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject German fiction -- 19th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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