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Educated at Koningsberg University and the University of Berlin, Sudermann had to give up his studies because of financial difficulties. He worked for a time as a tutor before becoming a journalist in Bern, Switzerland. He returned to Germany in 1881 and became the editor of the Deutsches Reichsblatt. Thereafter, he devoted himself to writing. In 1886, he published Zweilicht, his first novel, and followed in 1887 with Frau Sorge, which was critically acclaimed. His first drama, Die Ehre, or The Honour appeared in 1889 and was enormously successful. Sudermann also produced a number of short stories. His other works include Geschwister (1888), Der Katzensteg (1890), Sodoms Ende (1891), Die Heimat (1893), Morituri (1896), Es Lebe das Leben! (1902), Es War (1904) and Stein unter Steinen (1905).
A great tale of the development of a young boy, Paul, born to a loving mother and abusive and incompetent father. As his older brothers go off to college and his younger sisters remain frivolous and carefree, he remains with his financially ruined parents. He develops a close relationship with his mother and defers his enjoyment of life to duty, tending to the dilapidated farm they move to. Throughout his life he encounters the lovely Elsbeth who admires him but he, lacking any self worth, focuses on maintaining the farm and looking after his sisters, worried and encumbered by many setbacks such as a fire and his father's idiotic deals. He has a cathartic moment towards the end and reaches fulfillment. Throughout the story he is haunted by the spectre of a fairytale his mother told him of Dame Care, a frightening grey woman who takes a boys soul and enjoyment in exchange for his survival from ruinous poverty. Overall a beautiful tale with nice symbolism and a great and entertaining story to read.
Schöne Sprache und viele malerische Formulierungen. Es war sehr interessant dem Innenleben von Paul zu folgen. Einem der alles für andere tut und sich schilt sobald ein Gedanke über sein eigenes Glück in erreicht.
Շատ հակասական զգացողություններով գիրք ստացվեց։ Հետաքրքիր, ձանձրալի, կլանող, վանող։ Գլխավոր հերոսը՝ Պաուլը, նյարդայնացնում էր, բարկացնում ու միաժամանակ նաև կարեկցանք առաջացնում։