Fräulein Else
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
EducationItalian Alps • 1920s
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World History1998
Adult
18+ years
In "Fräulein Else," Arthur Schnitzler explores the psychological turmoil of a young woman, Else, during a holiday in the Italian Alps. She faces a moral dilemma due to a financial crisis affecting her family, grappling with societal expectations and personal integrity within the constraints of early 20th-century Viennese society.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Melancholic
Emotional
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Arthur Schnitzler's Fräulein Else is praised for its innovative use of interior monologue, offering deep psychological insight into the protagonist's turmoil. The novel's exploration of societal and gender issues provides a poignant, though sometimes bleak, commentary. While the stream-of-consciousness style is engaging, it may challenge readers seeking a straightforward narrative.
A reader who enjoys Fräulein Else by Arthur Schnitzler is likely drawn to psychological narratives exploring inner dilemmas and societal pressures. Fans of Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway or James Joyce's Ulysses may appreciate its stream-of-consciousness style and exploration of identity and morality.
5,320 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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112
Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
EducationItalian Alps • 1920s
•
World History1998
Adult
18+ years
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