Erlach Court by Ossip Schubin
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"Erlach Court" by Ossip Schubin is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds around the lives of the inhabitants of a vine-wreathed castle called Erlach Court, intertwining themes of social dynamics and personal entanglements among a group of characters, including Captain von Leskjewitsch and his family, as well as the anticipated arrival of Baroness Meineck and her daughter, Stella. As tensions evolve during their interactions, the book likely
explores relationships, societal expectations, and individual aspirations. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Erlach Court, where a gathering of six characters engages in the aftermath of an elaborate dinner. Captain von Leskjewitsch, accompanied by his wife, their son Freddy, and two guests—Baron Rohritz and General von Falk—wait for coffee, their conversation revealing underlying tensions and a sense of ennui. As the hostess receives news of her sister-in-law's visit, anticipation rises for the arrival of the Meineck women, known for their eccentricities. Through witty dialogue and descriptions of each character's quirks, the opening sets the stage for incoming dynamics that promise laughter, conflict, and deeper reflections on family and societal connections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Schubin, Ossip, 1854-1934 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Wister, A. L. (Annis Lee), 1830-1908 |
| Title | Erlach Court |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Austrian fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35541 |
| Release Date | Mar 10, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 572 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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