The Assistant by Robert Walser
Set in a small Swiss town, the story follows Joseph Marti, a young and idealistic man who takes on the role of an assistant to the eccentric inventor, Carl Tobler. As Joseph navigates his new position, he becomes entangled in the Tobler family's personal and financial struggles, witnessing the unraveling of their ambitions and dreams. Through Joseph's eyes, the narrative explores themes of ambition, disillusionment, and the complexities of human relationships, all set against the backdrop of early 20th-century societal changes.
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- Published
- 1908
- Nationality
- Swiss
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
- - Der Gehülfe
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