02216cam a22003013u 4500 50283 UtSlPG 20260610134145.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Engel, Georg, 1866-1931 Die Herrin und ihr Knecht Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-11-28 Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) "Die Herrin und ihr Knecht" by Georg Engel is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Johanna Grothe, a strong and assertive woman, who seems to be in a position of authority over her family and their estate. The narrative explores themes of dominance, responsibility, and social dynamics within a provincial backdrop. The opening of the novel introduces the readers to the Grothe estate, which has recently been repainted but bears the permanent stain of a blood mark, symbolizing an unshakable past. Johanna Grothe commands respect, displayed through her proud demeanor as she interacts with her tenants and sisters. The text hints at deeper tensions in her life, especially concerning her younger sisters and their relationships with men, particularly an interest in a young officer, Fritz Harder. At the same time, Johanna grapples with her responsibilities as the head of the household, emphasizing her role as a protector and caretaker amidst societal expectations. The setting transitions between a vibrant provincial city and the complexities of familial duty, setting the stage for the conflicts that will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified German fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50283 91121 91121