The Loyal Subject by Heinrich Mann
Der Untertan
"The Loyal Subject" is a satirical novel set in Germany during the reign of Kaiser Wilhelm II. It follows the life of a petty bureaucrat who is obsessively devoted to the Kaiser and the state, despite the fact that his loyalty is constantly abused. His blind obedience and the absurdity of the system are used to critique the militarism and authoritarianism of the period. The story is a powerful indictment of the dangers of unchecked nationalism and the dehumanization that can result from excessive obedience to authority.
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- Published
- 1918
- Nationality
- German
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- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
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- Der Untertan
- Man of Straw
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