02276cam a22003493u 4500 53913 UtSlPG 20260610134237.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PT Mann, Heinrich, 1871-1950 Der Untertan. Finnish Alamainen: Romaani Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-01-07 Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Alamainen: Romaani" by Heinrich Mann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the life of Diederich Hessling, a sensitive and imaginative boy, who navigates his complex relationships with his family, fears, and societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of an industrial town, the story delves into themes of childhood, authority, and the oppressive nature of societal structures. The opening of the novel introduces Diederich as a frail child easily overwhelmed by both his vivid imagination and the harsh realities of his environment. He grapples with the oppressive authority of his father, who instills fear through strictness and occasional violence. Diederich is torn between his complex feelings of love and resentment toward his father and his mother, whose softer nature does not ease his fears. As the opening unfolds, we see Diederich's struggles with guilt, deceit, and a yearning for escapism, taking shape through his interactions at home and in school. The beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Diederich's psyche and his development in a repressive social system that shapes his character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified German fiction -- Translations into Finnish Satire, German Germany -- Politics and government -- Fiction Vuorinen, Huvi, 1883-1965 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53913 94747 94747