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100 1 _aMühlbach, L.
_q(Luise),
_d1814-1873
245 1 0 _aOld Fritz and the New Era
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2002
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aTranslation of: Der alte Fritz und seine Zeit.
500 _aRelease date is 2002-10-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team, and David Widger
520 _a"Old Fritz and the New Era" by L. Mühlbach is a historical romance written in the mid-19th century. The narrative focuses on King Frederick II of Prussia, known as Old Fritz, highlighting his personal struggles, relationships, and the political landscape of 18th-century Germany. Through the king's interactions with figures such as Wilhelmine Enke, a woman entangled in a secret affair with the crown prince, the story weaves historical events with personal drama to paint a vivid picture of the era's complexities. The opening of "Old Fritz and the New Era" introduces us to King Frederick II, who reflects on his loneliness and the passing of friends, including the philosopher Voltaire. The chapter sets a melancholic tone as he grapples with his responsibilities as a ruler while mourning the loss of connection with his past. As he prepares for potential war with Austria, we meet Wilhelmine Enke, who faces her own turmoil after a harsh encounter with the king regarding her scandalous relationship with the prince. This encounter underscores the societal fears and stigmas she navigates as a mother of the prince's illegitimate children. The chapter establishes the intricate emotional and political stakes that will drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786 -- Fiction
653 _aPrussia (Germany) -- History -- Frederick II, 1740-1786 -- Fiction
700 1 _aLangley, Peter
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3460
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