Jakob Von Gunten by Robert Walser
This novel is a first-person account of a young man who leaves his privileged life to enroll at a school for servants in Berlin. The protagonist's observations and experiences in the school, his interactions with the headmaster and other students, and his internal struggles and reflections form the crux of the story. The narrative, imbued with irony and dark humor, explores themes of power, submission, individuality, and the absurdity of societal norms and expectations.
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- Published
- 1909
- Nationality
- Swiss
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 100-200
- Original Language
- German
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(3.5)
- Alternate Titles
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- Jakob Von Gunten. Ein Tagebuch.
- Jakob von Gunten: A Diary
- Jakob von Gunten: A Novel
- Jakob von Gunten: Ein Tagebuch
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 6th on Biblioteca (Argentina)
- 115th on El Pais Favorite Books of 100 Spanish Authors (El Pais)
- 1093rd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 German Must-Reads (Deutsche Welle)
- 100 Must-Read Classics in Translation (Bookriot)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)