02324cam a22003133u 4500 18552 UtSlPG 20260610133431.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Wassermann, Jakob, 1873-1934 Der Wendekreis - Zweite Folge : Oberlins drei Stufen, Sturreganz Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-06-11 Produced by Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Der Wendekreis - Zweite Folge: Oberlins drei Stufen, Sturreganz" by Jakob Wassermann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around a young boy named Dietrich Oberlin, who grows up under the strict and esteemed traditions of his patrician family in Basel. His life is meticulously governed by the norms of his upbringing, which sets the stage for the conflicts and transformations he encounters as he navigates his formative years. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Dietrich and the rigid lifestyle he leads within his affluent family. The opening chapters detail his upbringing, marked by discipline and expectation, as well as the societal norms that dictate his behavior and interactions. After his father's death, Dietrich falls ill and is sent to a progressive school in Hochlinden, led by the reformative educator, Dr. Lucian von der Leyen. This environment presents a stark contrast to his previous life, encouraging freedom of expression and thought, which triggers profound internal conflict for Dietrich as he grapples with newfound ideas and emotional connections. The plot sets the foundation for themes of identity, authority, and the struggle between tradition and modernity that will develop as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Germany -- Fiction Switzerland -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18552 59938 59938