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Lieutenant Gustl

Arthur Schnitzler
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Lieutenant Gustl

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2000

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Arthur Schnitzler

Lieutenant Gustl

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

49

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Education
Setting

Vienna, Austria • 1900s

Topic
Education

World History
Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In "Lieutenant Gustl" by Arthur Schnitzler, a young Austrian officer experiences an intense internal monologue after a humiliating confrontation. Set in Vienna, the story explores themes of honor, societal expectations, and personal introspection during a single night, offering a glimpse into Gustl's conflicted thoughts and emotions as he grapples with his sense of self and duty.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Melancholic

Dark

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.1

3,539 ratings

53%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lieutenant Gustl by Arthur Schnitzler is praised for its innovative use of stream-of-consciousness, offering insights into the protagonist's psyche. Critics admire its exploration of themes like honor and societal pressures. However, some find the narrative style challenging and suggest it may alienate readers seeking a traditional plot. Overall, it's considered a poignant psychological novella.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lieutenant Gustl?

A reader who enjoys Lieutenant Gustl by Arthur Schnitzler likely appreciates introspective narratives and modernist techniques. Fans of James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man or Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway may find this stream-of-consciousness novella appealing for its exploration of existential and psychological themes.

4.1

3,539 ratings

53%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

49

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Education
Setting

Vienna, Austria • 1900s

Topic
Education

World History
Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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