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Wassermann, Jakob

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He found the house changed silent and dull. From a brief conversation with his father he learned that Christian was causing anxiety and excitement. He listened avidly, but did not succeed in gathering any details. Strangers had told him of Christian's sale of his properties; but he had no notion of the meaning of this step. He had but one long talk with his mother. She seemed to him to be morbid and to treat him with an indifference that wounded him.

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Ludwig Lewisohn (1883-1955) was an outstanding twentieth-century American Jewish writer.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 133035043X
ISBN 13: 9781330350430
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Number of pages: 415

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex relationship between a father and son, exploring the themes of family, societal pressures, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Set against the backdrop of late 19th and early 20th century Europe, the author uses the story of Albrecht Wahnschaffe, a successful and powerful Privy Councillor, and his estranged son Christian to examine the tension between traditional values and the burgeoning forces of modernity. Albrecht struggles to comprehend Christianâ� �s sudden and dramatic transformation, as he abandons his privileged life and immerses himself in the underbelly of Berlin society, seeking solace in the company of the downtrodden and the outcast. The narrative explores the clash between the fatherâ� �s rigid adherence to social expectations and the sonâ� �s rebellious pursuit of a deeper, if perhaps unconventional, truth. Through their contrasting journeys, the author invites us to consider the nature of personal fulfillment, the limitations of societal norms, and the enduring power of individual conviction in the face of societal expectations. This gripping story invites readers to contemplate the complexities of familial bonds, the allure of transgression, and the ever-present struggle to reconcile the desires of the individual with the demands of the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330350430_0

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