| Author |
Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 |
| Translator |
Cremer, Wilhelm, 1874-1932 |
| Uniform Title |
An Unsocial Socialist. German
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| Title |
Der Amateursozialist: Roman
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Peter Becker, Norbert H. Langkau and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Der Amateursozialist: Roman" by Bernard Shaw is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story likely revolves around a group of young women in a boarding school, where we meet characters like Miss Wylie, Miss Carpenter, and Miss Lindsay who navigate their social interactions and rules, often leading to humorous and insightful situations. The book seems to touch on themes of social class, youthful rebellion, and the struggle for personal agency within a structured environment. The opening of the novel introduces us to an October evening in an English boarding house, where a middle-aged woman stands in the hall, contemplating. The narrative quickly shifts to a group of girls who, despite having been scolded by Miss Wilson for mischief, engage in playful banter about their rule-breaking antics. The dynamic between the characters highlights their youthful exuberance and individuality amidst the constraints of school life. Tensions rise as Miss Wilson confronts them, and the girls engage in a mix of defiance and humor, showcasing their personalities and the complexities of their relationships. By the end of this section, readers are drawn into the setting and the characters’ interactions, setting the stage for further developments in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Satire
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| Subject |
Rich people -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Disguise -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Socialism -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47077 |
| Release Date |
Oct 8, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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