Trials And Tribulations

Trials and Tribulations is a novel written by Theodor Fontane, a renowned German writer. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Effi Briest, who is forced into a loveless marriage with a much older man, Baron Geert von Innstetten. The novel is set in the late 19th century in Germany, and it explores the themes of social norms, morality, and the consequences of breaking them.Effi Briest is a young and carefree girl who falls in love with a charming army officer, Major Crampas. However, her parents force her into a marriage with Baron Geert von Innstetten, a man twice her age. Effi tries to make the best of her situation but finds it difficult to adjust to her new life in a remote and isolated town.As the story progresses, Effi's relationship with her husband deteriorates, and she becomes increasingly lonely and unhappy. She finds solace in her friendship with Major Crampas, which eventually turns into an affair. However, their relationship is discovered, and Effi is forced to pay a heavy price for her actions.Trials and Tribulations is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of societal norms. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.Meanwhile Lena had drawn up a wooden chair near her old mother, because she knew that this was Baron Botho's favorite place; but Frau D������rr, who was fully impressed with the idea that a Baron must occupy the seat of honor, had meanwhile risen, and with the blue fleecy mass trailing after her, she called out to her stepson: ""Will you get up! I say, now. If there is nothing in him, it's no use to expect anything from him."" The poor boy stood up, all stupid and sleepy and was going to give up his seat, but the Baron would not allow it. ""For heaven's sake, dear Frau D������rr, leave the poor boy alone. I would far rather sit on a bench, like my friend D������rr here.""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.