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The Confusions of Young Törless

Robert Musil
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The Confusions of Young Törless

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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Robert Musil

The Confusions of Young Törless

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction
Setting

Austrian Military Academy • 1900s

Topic
LGBTQ+

World History
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Confusions of Young Törless, Robert Musil explores the psychological development of a young student named Törless at a military boarding school. Törless grapples with moral dilemmas, power dynamics, and the complexities of human behavior, leading to his personal growth and self-awareness within a rigid institutional environment.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Dark

Bittersweet

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

9,725 ratings

59%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Confusions of Young Törless by Robert Musil is praised for its insightful exploration of adolescent psychology and moral ambiguity, framed by a rich prose style. Critics appreciate Musil’s introspective narrative and complex character development. However, some find the pacing slow and the philosophical themes dense. Overall, it is a thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Confusions of Young Törless?

A reader who enjoys The Confusions of Young Törless by Robert Musil likely appreciates psychological novels and existential themes. Fans of Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment or Hesse's Demian would find its exploration of moral ambiguity and adolescent introspection captivating.

3.9

9,725 ratings

59%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction
Setting

Austrian Military Academy • 1900s

Topic
LGBTQ+

World History
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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