Verflossene Stunden: Novelle by Sophie Junghans
"Verflossene Stunden: Novelle" by Sophie Junghans is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The novella introduces us to Margarethe, a young woman of noble lineage navigating her impoverished circumstances and familial expectations. The story centers around her decision to become a governess in England, revealing her struggle with societal norms and personal ambitions. At the start of the novella, we see Margarethe's conversation with her mother, who reluctantly encourages
her to seek employment, highlighting the family's financial struggles. Margarethe is torn between her duty to her mother and the desire for independence. A significant emotional moment occurs when Margarethe reveals her intent to write to a prospective employer, Mrs. Gray, while simultaneously managing her mother's expectations and the truths of their current situation. This opening portion sets the stage for Margarethe's journey as she grapples with personal sacrifice, familial loyalty, and the societal pressures of her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Junghans, Sophie, 1845-1907 |
|---|---|
| Title | Verflossene Stunden: Novelle |
| Series Title | Album, 26. Jahrgang, 6. Band |
| Credits |
Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61737 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-61737-4 |
| Release Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 174 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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