Familie Hartwig (1895)

Familie Hartwig is a novel written by Ernst Eckstein and first published in 1895. The story revolves around the Hartwig family, a wealthy and respected family living in Vienna, Austria, during the late 19th century. The family consists of the patriarch, Baron Hartwig, his wife, their three children, and their extended family members.The novel explores the complex relationships between the family members and their interactions with the wider society. The Hartwig family is portrayed as a symbol of the aristocracy and the traditional values they represent. However, their values and beliefs are challenged by the changing social and political landscape of the time.The story follows the lives of the family members as they navigate through various challenges and conflicts. The eldest son, Karl, struggles to find his place in the world and is torn between his loyalty to his family and his desire for independence. The youngest daughter, Marie, falls in love with a socialist, which causes a rift in the family. Meanwhile, the family's financial situation becomes precarious, and they are forced to make difficult decisions to maintain their lifestyle.Familie Hartwig is a poignant portrayal of a family's struggle to adapt to the changing times and the challenges they face. It offers a glimpse into the lives of the aristocracy during the late 19th century and the tensions that existed between tradition and modernity. The novel is a classic of Austrian literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the period.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.