Fontane, Theodor

Effi Briest

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ISBN 13:: 9781542799942
author:: Fontane, Theodor
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 196
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Classics, ,
Condition:: New
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Effi Briest, a novel by Theodor Fontane, tells the story of a young woman's life after her childhood is abruptly cut short. Her parents arrange for her to marry a politician, and she moves into his house, where she struggles to cope with his demanding nature and emotional distance. As Effi navigates her new life, she finds herself drawn to another man, but her marriage becomes increasingly complicated. The novel explores the tensions between duty, desire, and the constraints of societal expectations. Fontane's realist portrayal of a young woman's struggle for identity and happiness in a restrictive society remains a powerful and thought-provoking read.

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