Soll und Haben, Bd. 1 (2) / Roman in sechs Büchern

Name: Soll und Haben, Bd. 1 (2) / Roman in sechs Büchern
Author: Gustav Freytag

By Gustav Freytag

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The novel traces the upbringing and career of a young man from a provincial German town, portraying family life, schooling, and entry into commercial and public service. Through detailed scenes of everyday work, social gatherings, and professional dealings, it examines bourgeois values, industry, and moral character while contrasting honest labor with greed, speculation, and social pretension. Structured in six books, the narrative interweaves personal development with broader social and economic observations, offering realist portraits of provincial society and debates about civic duty, national sentiment, and the ethics of commerce.

About the Author

Gustav Freytag

Gustav Freytag was a prominent German novelist and playwright, known for his insightful depictions of German society in the 19th century. His most notable work, "Debit and Credit," explores themes of morality and financial ethics through the lens of personal relationships. Freytag's extensive series, "Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries," offers a vivid portrayal of the cultural and social dynamics of his time. In addition to his fiction, he contributed to the literary discourse on drama with his work "Die Technik des Dramas," which examines the principles of dramatic composition. Freytag's writings reflect a deep engagement with the complexities of human experience and the societal changes of his era.