Familie Hartwig (1895)

""Familie Hartwig"" is a novel written by Ernst Eckstein and first published in 1895. The story follows the life of the Hartwig family, a wealthy and respected family living in Berlin during the late 19th century. The novel explores the complex relationships and dynamics within the family, including the patriarch, his wife, and their children.At the center of the story is the eldest son, Robert, who is a successful physician and engaged to a woman from a prominent family. However, his comfortable life is disrupted when he falls in love with a working-class woman named Marie. Robert's decision to pursue this relationship creates tension within the family, particularly with his father who disapproves of the match.As the story unfolds, the Hartwig family must confront their own prejudices and societal expectations as they navigate the challenges of love, marriage, and class differences. The novel also touches on themes of social inequality, the role of women in society, and the changing dynamics of the German middle class during the late 19th century.Overall, ""Familie Hartwig"" provides a rich and nuanced portrait of a family and society in transition, exploring the complexities of human relationships and the tensions between tradition and progress.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.