| Author |
Feuchtwanger, Lion, 1884-1958 |
| Title |
Jud Süß
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| Alternate Title |
Jud Süss
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| Original Publication |
Germany: Drei Masken, 1925.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Jud Süß" by Lion Feuchtwanger is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the intricate and tumultuous world of political intrigue in Germany, focusing particularly on the character of Josef Süß Oppenheimer, a Jew navigating the dangerous waters of the 18th-century court life, amidst various power struggles and societal prejudices. The opening of the novel vividly paints the backdrop of a bustling journey through 18th-century Germany, showcasing a diverse array of characters traveling along poorly maintained roads. Among them are the prominent figures of the court, such as Duke Eberhard Ludwig and the ministerial character Isaak Landauer. Eberhard Ludwig's emotional struggle regarding his relationships—particularly with the powerful Gräfin and his long-standing wife—sets the emotional tone, while the introduction of Süß hints at his significant influence and ambition as he partners with Landauer. The narrative examines the complexities of power, love, and identity, setting the stage for Süß's rise in a world filled with deep-seated animosities and political machinations. (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 |
Süss-Oppenheimer, Joseph, 1698 or 1699-1738 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69944 |
| Release Date |
Feb 3, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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