Project Gutenberg 2010-08-02 Public domain in the USA. 68 Mann, Heinrich 1871 1950 Der Vater Produced by Jens Sadowski "Der Vater" by Heinrich Mann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the struggles of a father, Färber, as he navigates the complexities of familial responsibilities, societal expectations, and personal failures. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society, it explores themes of masculinity, identity, and the burdens of parental duty. The narrative centers around Färber, who once held a respectable position in society but finds himself grappling with the weight of his perceived failures as a provider and protector. As he faces a series of disheartening events, including job loss and a crumbling family life, he wrestles with his identity and the expectations placed upon him. The story takes a darker turn as he becomes involved with a younger woman, reflecting his deep sense of entrapment and desire for liberation. Ultimately, Färber is forced to confront his own responsibilities and the consequences of his actions, leading to a poignant exploration of life, loss, and the enduring quest for redemption and understanding in the face of inevitable change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. de Fiction Short stories PT Text DE Prosa Category: Novels Category: German Literature 58333 2025-07-13T12:14:56.374411 text/html 54112 2010-08-02T08:55:06 text/html 81556 2025-07-13T12:14:59.856439 application/epub+zip 80311 2025-07-13T12:14:57.876424 application/epub+zip 80311 2025-07-13T12:14:56.901431 application/epub+zip 149274 2025-07-13T12:15:01.321438 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 143276 2025-07-13T12:14:59.288416 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 111331 2022-09-15T09:17:11.947629 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 51674 2025-07-13T12:14:56.153499 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51066 2010-08-02T08:55:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19284 2025-07-13T12:15:01.445403 application/rdf+xml 10163 2025-07-13T12:14:57.377468 image/jpeg 2834 2025-07-13T12:14:57.136426 image/jpeg 21009 2010-08-02T08:55:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 21969 2010-08-02T08:55:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 80923 2025-07-13T12:14:56.380456 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 de.wikipedia en.wikipedia