Zwischen den Rassen: Roman

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mann, Heinrich, 1871-1950

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Zwischen den Rassen: Roman" by Heinrich Mann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores themes of identity and belonging through the eyes of Lola, a young girl caught between her mixed heritage in a culturally diverse environment. The novel dives deeply into her childhood experiences and the complexities of race, culture, and familial relationships. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to Lola, born to a Brazilian father and a black mother, experiencing a vibrant, tropical childhood in a world filled with colors, nature, and cultural festivities. However, happiness is fleeting as her father decides to return to Germany, believing his daughter should embrace her German heritage. As Lola embarks on this journey, she grapples with feelings of confusion and loss, reflecting on her identity and the bonds left behind, particularly with her mother and her life in Brazil. The opening portion sets the stage for a poignant exploration of personal and racial identity against the backdrop of societal pressures and familial expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jens Sadowski

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zwischen_den_Rassen

Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2014-03-13