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Title: The Merchant of Berlin: An Historical Novel
Credits: Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Leah Moser and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Merchant of Berlin: An Historical Novel" by L. Mühlbach is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the Seven Years' War, the book follows John Gotzkowsky, a wealthy merchant in Berlin, who must navigate the complexities of love, wealth, and patriotism against a backdrop of impending war as the Russian army approaches Berlin. Central to the story is Gotzkowsky’s daughter, Elise, whose heart is torn between familial loyalty and her secret love for Feodor von Brenda, a Russian officer, creating a poignant conflict of love and national allegiance. The opening of the novel sets a stark tone, describing the grim atmosphere of Berlin, still reeling from the ravages of prolonged warfare. Gotzkowsky throws a festival for his workers to raise morale, juxtaposing the joy of the celebration against the looming threat of the Russians. As an overarching theme, it illustrates the struggles faced by individuals caught between their personal desires and larger political upheavals. The narrative introduces key characters, such as Bertram, the dedicated bookkeeper in love with Elise, and highlights the moral dilemmas presented by the war, such as the citizens’ heated discussions about whether to resist the approaching enemy or surrender peacefully. The introduction effectively establishes an emotional depth while foreshadowing the conflicts to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Mühlbach, L. (Luise), 1814-1873
Translator: Coffin, Amory, 1813-1884
EBook No.: 12016
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 217
Language: English
Subject: Seven Years' War, 1756-1763 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Merchant of Berlin: An Historical Novel
Credits: Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Leah Moser and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Merchant of Berlin: An Historical Novel" by L. Mühlbach is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the Seven Years' War, the book follows John Gotzkowsky, a wealthy merchant in Berlin, who must navigate the complexities of love, wealth, and patriotism against a backdrop of impending war as the Russian army approaches Berlin. Central to the story is Gotzkowsky’s daughter, Elise, whose heart is torn between familial loyalty and her secret love for Feodor von Brenda, a Russian officer, creating a poignant conflict of love and national allegiance. The opening of the novel sets a stark tone, describing the grim atmosphere of Berlin, still reeling from the ravages of prolonged warfare. Gotzkowsky throws a festival for his workers to raise morale, juxtaposing the joy of the celebration against the looming threat of the Russians. As an overarching theme, it illustrates the struggles faced by individuals caught between their personal desires and larger political upheavals. The narrative introduces key characters, such as Bertram, the dedicated bookkeeper in love with Elise, and highlights the moral dilemmas presented by the war, such as the citizens’ heated discussions about whether to resist the approaching enemy or surrender peacefully. The introduction effectively establishes an emotional depth while foreshadowing the conflicts to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Mühlbach, L. (Luise), 1814-1873
Translator: Coffin, Amory, 1813-1884
EBook No.: 12016
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 217
Language: English
Subject: Seven Years' War, 1756-1763 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.