Debit And Credit by Gustav Freytag
Set in 19th-century Germany, the novel explores the contrasting lives and fortunes of two families: the aristocratic but financially struggling von Rothsattels and the prosperous, bourgeois T. O. Schröter family. Through the lens of these families, the story delves into themes of social change, economic upheaval, and the shifting values of the time. As the characters navigate personal ambitions, romantic entanglements, and societal expectations, the narrative paints a vivid picture of the tensions between tradition and progress, highlighting the impact of industrialization and capitalism on German society.
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- Published
- 1855
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- German
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- C.K. Shorter List of Best 100 Novels (The Bookman February 1898)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)