01987cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500140014426400510015830000470020933600260025633700260028233800360030850000310034450800300037552011620040553400450156765300120161265300180162485600430164233329UtSlPG20260610133747.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aPT1 aMann, Heinrich,d1871-195014aDer Vater 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-08-02  aProduced by Jens Sadowski  a"Der Vater" by Heinrich Mann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the struggles of a father, Färber, as he navigates the complexities of familial responsibilities, societal expectations, and personal failures. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society, it explores themes of masculinity, identity, and the burdens of parental duty.  The narrative centers around Färber, who once held a respectable position in society but finds himself grappling with the weight of his perceived failures as a provider and protector. As he faces a series of disheartening events, including job loss and a crumbling family life, he wrestles with his identity and the expectations placed upon him. The story takes a darker turn as he becomes involved with a younger woman, reflecting his deep sense of entrapment and desire for liberation. Ultimately, Färber is forced to confront his own responsibilities and the consequences of his actions, leading to a poignant exploration of life, loss, and the enduring quest for redemption and understanding in the face of inevitable change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction  aShort stories40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33329