The Mothers (1916)

The Mothers is a novel written by Georg Hirschfeld and published in 1916. The story revolves around a group of mothers who live in a small German town and their relationships with their children. The novel explores themes of motherhood, sacrifice, and the impact of war on families.The main character of the novel is Frau Berta, a devoted mother who sacrifices everything for her son, Hans. When World War I breaks out, Hans enlists in the army and is sent to fight on the front lines. Frau Berta is left alone to wait for news of her son and to cope with the uncertainty and fear of war.As the war progresses, other mothers in the town also experience loss and heartache as their sons are killed or injured in battle. The novel depicts the struggles and sacrifices of these women as they try to support their families and come to terms with the harsh realities of war.The Mothers is a poignant and emotional novel that provides a powerful insight into the experiences of mothers during wartime. It is a timeless story that explores the universal themes of love, loss, and sacrifice that are relevant to readers of all ages and backgrounds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.