Soll Und Haben (1893) - Freytag Gustav

Soll und Haben, also known as Debt and Credit, is a novel by Gustav Freytag, first published in 1855. The book is set in the mid-19th century and follows the story of two young men, Anton Wohlfart and Veitel Itzig, who come from very different backgrounds. Anton is a hardworking and honest country boy, while Veitel is a cunning and ambitious Jewish merchant.The novel explores themes of social class, morality, and the conflict between tradition and modernity. Anton moves to Berlin to work for a wealthy merchant, while Veitel starts his own business and becomes successful through his shrewd business tactics. The two men's paths cross when Veitel hires Anton to work for him, and the two become friends.However, their friendship is put to the test when Veitel's business practices are called into question, and Anton must decide whether to remain loyal to his friend or do what is right. The novel also features a romantic subplot, as Anton falls in love with Veitel's sister, Rachel.Soll und Haben was a popular and influential novel in its time, and is considered one of the most important works of German realism. It is a complex and nuanced exploration of the social and economic realities of 19th century Germany, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in a rapidly changing world.Adapted And Annotated For School Use.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.

EAN: 9781437076110