Description
Arthur Schnitzler's groundbreaking novella plunges readers into the turbulent inner world of Lieutenant Gustl, a young officer grappling with a profound sense of wounded honor. Following a seemingly minor public humiliation, Gustl embarks on a night of desperate introspection, his thoughts spiraling through a landscape of arrogance, insecurity, and societal pressures. Through Schnitzler's masterful use of interior monologue, the novel offers a searing critique of the rigid military culture and the decaying Austro-Hungarian Empire at the turn of the century. This intimate portrayal explores themes of masculinity, social standing, and the psychological toll of a life dictated by honor and convention.
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paperback
Sun and Moon Press
Published Jan 1, 1993
68 pages
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Details
First Published
1901
Language
deu
Translation
From: deu
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Lieutenant Gustl by Arthur Schnitzler.