02401cam a22003493u 4500 70910 UtSlPG 20260610134635.0 m cr n 260607r20231911utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11032394 UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Skowronnek, Richard, 1862-1932 Bruder Leichtfuß und Stein am Bein Bruder Leichtfuss und Stein am Bein : roman Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Ullstein-bücher Release date is 2023-06-04 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Bruder Leichtfuß und Stein am Bein" by Richard Skowronnek is a novel written in the early 20th century. The storyline unfolds in the context of an East Prussian town where social tensions are palpable, particularly concerning the arrival of a Jewish legal official, Peter Brenitz. As the narrative begins, we are introduced to a group of men in a hotel who discuss their disdain for the newcomer and the implications of his presence in their predominantly anti-Semitic community. The opening of the novel presents a vivid depiction of the antagonism faced by Peter Brenitz as he arrives at his new position. The local men, gathered in the Grand Hotel de Russie, hold a secret meeting where they discuss excluding Brenitz from their table society due to his Jewish heritage. The dialogue is rich with humor and sarcasm, highlighting the absurdity of their prejudices, while also showing Brenitz's attempts to navigate his new surroundings. The tension between personal aspirations and societal expectations is established, promising a complex exploration of identity and acceptance in the face of entrenched bigotry. The stage is set for conflicts that will likely evolve as Brenitz interacts with both the local community and the adversarial members of the society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Germany: Ullstein & Co, 1911 German fiction -- 20th century Ullstein-bücher https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70910 111636 111636