Sigismund Forster

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hahn-Hahn, Ida, Gräfin, 1805-1880

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Sigismund Forster" by Gräfin Ida Hahn-Hahn is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around the life of the young protagonist Sigismund Forster and his interactions, especially with a captivating girl named Tosca Beiron, as they navigate youthful romance and social dynamics in a university setting. The narrative delves into themes of love, ambition, and social class, capturing the essence of young adulthood. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a lively group of students gathered at a tavern in Bonn, engaging in spirited discussions about women's beauty and professors' intellects. Sigismund stands out amongst his peers as he becomes enamored by the beautiful Tosca Beiron, who briefly passes by the window. The anticipation builds toward an upcoming ball, setting the stage for their first dance together amidst Sigismund's internal conflicts regarding social status and personal feelings. As the relationship unfolds, nuances of class distinctions and the characters' youthful exuberance are explored, making this a rich depiction of early romantic pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Franz L Kuhlmann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2020-01-19