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The Post-Office Girl

Stefan Zweig
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The Post-Office Girl

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Stefan Zweig

The Post-Office Girl

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

257

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction
Setting

Austria • 1920s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Stefan Zweig's The Post-Office Girl, a young woman working at a post office in post-World War I Austria experiences a life-altering opportunity when she is invited to visit her wealthy aunt. The story explores themes of societal class, existential despair, and personal transformation as she navigates the stark contrasts between poverty and opulence.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Emotional

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.2

9,678 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Post-Office Girl by Stefan Zweig is praised for its incisive portrayal of class disparity and psychological depth. Readers appreciate the vivid character development and evocative prose. However, some find the narrative pacing uneven. Overall, it's recognized as a compelling exploration of societal constraints and personal aspiration.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Post-Office Girl?

A reader who enjoys The Post-Office Girl by Stefan Zweig would likely appreciate psychological depth and historical context. Fans of Franz Kafka's The Trial or Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway may find the exploration of identity and societal pressures intriguing. This novel suits those drawn to introspective and transformative narratives.

4.2

9,678 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

257

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction
Setting

Austria • 1920s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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