Heiraten: Zwanzig Ehegeschichten

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Strindberg, August, 1849-1912

Contributor:

Schering, Emil, 1873-1951

Standardized Title:

Giftas. German

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Heiraten: Zwanzig Ehegeschichten" by August Strindberg is a collection of stories centered around the theme of marriage, likely written in the late 19th century. The book examines multiple perspectives on relationships, focusing on the intricate dynamics between husbands and wives, and the experiences surrounding love and commitment. It delves into both the joys and the struggles of marriage, reflecting the social and emotional complexities faced by couples of the era. The opening portion introduces the tragic story of a young boy named Theodor, who navigates the loss of his mother and the emotional detachment from his father, a self-absorbed botanist. As he mourns, Theodor grapples with themes of maturity, sexuality, and societal expectations. He experiences a profound struggle with his developing feelings for Juliette, the gardener's daughter, and the oppressive expectations of his upbringing, which include a promise of chastity made to his dying mother. This complex emotional landscape sets the tone for a narrative that promises deep insights into the nature of love, responsibility, and societal norms within the context of marriage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. This ebook was created in honor of Distributed Proofreaders' 20th Anniversary. It was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getting_Married_(collection)

Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Translation of Giftas.

Release date is 2021-11-30