Description
In the rigid social landscape of 19th-century Prussia, the young and vivacious Effi Briest finds herself married to the older, ambitious Baron Geert von Instetten. Their union, intended as a strategic alliance, soon reveals a chasm between Effi's youthful spirit and her husband's cold, duty-bound nature. As loneliness and societal expectations press in, Effi navigates a path fraught with unspoken desires and the crushing weight of convention. Theodor Fontane masterfully explores themes of adultery, honor, and the tragic consequences faced by women who dare to deviate from prescribed roles, offering a poignant critique of a society that values reputation above all else.
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paperback
Paperbackshop.Co.UK Ltd - Echo Library
Published Jun 30, 2006
212 pages
ISBN: 9781406802214
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Details
First Published
1896
Language
deu
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Effi Briest by Theodor Fontane.