Fräulein Else by Arthur Schnitzler
Set in the early 20th century, this novella delves into the psychological turmoil of a young woman, Else, who is vacationing with her relatives in an Italian resort. Her tranquil escape is shattered when she receives a desperate letter from her mother, pleading for financial help to save her father from impending disgrace. The only solution lies in Else's ability to persuade a wealthy art dealer, Herr von Dorsday, to lend the money, but his condition for the loan is morally compromising. Through a stream-of-consciousness narrative, the story explores themes of societal pressure, personal integrity, and the inner conflict between duty and self-respect, leading to a dramatic and poignant climax.
- Published
- 1924
- Nationality
- Austrian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 80-100
- Original Language
- German
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