Project Gutenberg 2005-01-15 Public domain in the USA. 115 Mackay, John Henry 1864 1933 Die Menschen der Ehe E-text prepared by Hubert Kennedy "Die Menschen der Ehe" by John Henry Mackay is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a small town characterized by a divided community, class distinctions, and the complexities of marital relationships. It primarily follows the character Franz Grach, who returns to the town after many years, encountering memories and individuals from his past while grappling with a woman's plea for help regarding her unhappy marriage. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the dismal atmosphere of the town, filled with industrial smoke and characterized by a rigid societal structure divided among merchants, officials, and the military. We witness the arrival of Grach, who recalls his youth and the friendships that have faded over time. Grach's bittersweet memories serve as a backdrop for his current involvement with Clara Boehmer, a woman trapped in a disappointing marriage. Their correspondence brings him back to the town, forcing him to confront not only her situation but also his feelings towards the societal norms surrounding marital life. The opening sets a tone of nostalgia and critique, as Grach reflects on the passivity of the townsfolk, labeling them "people of marriage" and exploring themes of conformity, dissatisfaction, and the pursuit of genuine happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. de Love stories Germany -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PT Text DE Prosa Category: Novels Category: German Literature 135572 2025-08-06T10:57:04.940078 text/html 135451 135384 2024-11-06T14:10:25.632925 2023-09-07T04:36:47.897508 text/html text/html 118199 2025-08-06T10:57:09.425079 application/epub+zip 118711 2025-08-06T10:57:06.559121 application/epub+zip 118712 2025-08-06T10:57:05.529091 application/epub+zip 239643 2025-08-06T10:57:11.596072 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220385 2025-08-06T10:57:08.813075 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197148 2022-09-07T17:52:40.409851 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115057 2025-08-06T10:57:04.575147 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 95318 2024-10-28T21:44:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17163 2025-08-06T10:57:11.720050 application/rdf+xml 13549 2025-08-06T10:57:06.017107 image/jpeg 3356 2025-08-06T10:57:05.771138 image/jpeg 118236 2025-08-06T10:57:04.952175 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia