02405cam a22003133u 4500 6446 UtSlPG 20260610133153.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909 Greifenstein Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-09-01 Text file produced by Tonya Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger "Greifenstein" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story introduces us to Frau von Sigmundskron, the old baroness, who struggles with dire poverty alongside her daughter, Hilda. The backdrop is the majestic yet decaying castle of Sigmundskron, a testament to the noble lineage that has fallen on hard times, as they confront societal expectations and personal pride amidst their financial ruin. The opening of the novel paints a stark picture of the lives of Frau von Sigmundskron and Hilda, revealing their relentless struggles for survival as they cling to their noble heritage. The mother makes extreme sacrifices to ensure her daughter is fed, hiding their dire circumstances from those around them. The narrative sets up significant relationships, notably the connection between Hilda and Greif, a distant cousin, whose family has wealth and promise. As Greif prepares to return home from university, it becomes apparent that their lives are intertwined with societal expectations and past grievances that threaten to complicate their future. The themes of pride, sacrifice, and the struggles of maintaining nobility in the face of poverty are already prominent in this beginning, promising a deep exploration of character struggles against broader societal mores. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Germany -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Students -- Germany -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6446 48468 48468