Fickle Fortune by E. Werner
QR code
"Fickle Fortune" by E. Werner is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative appears to focus on themes of social class and the struggles of youth, particularly through the experiences of two cousins, Count Edmund von Ettersberg and Oswald von Ettersberg, as they navigate their lives against the backdrop of familial expectations and societal pressures. The characters' contrasting personalities hint at deeper themes of ambition, loyalty, and the quest
for identity. The opening of the novel sets the stage during a tumultuous winter journey undertaken by Edmund and Oswald. Their carriage gets stuck in a snowstorm, leading to a chance encounter with a spirited young lady, Fräulein Rüstow, and her companion. As the two gentlemen and the young lady engage in banter, the stark differences in their characters are revealed—Edmund's carefree nature contrasts with Oswald's reserved demeanor. The initial interactions highlight the budding complexities of relationships that will be tested by family dynamics and a looming lawsuit concerning inheritance rights, setting a compelling foundation for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Werner, E., 1838-1918 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Tyrrell, Christina |
| Uniform Title | Frühlingsboten. English |
| Title | Fickle Fortune |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39194 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39194-6 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 261 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!