A satirical novel that critiques the social and political climate of 19th century Germany. The story follows a group of intellectuals who are invited to a remote estate for a weekend retreat, only to find themselves trapped in a web of intrigue and deception. Through their experiences, Auerbach satirizes the hypocrisy and pretension of the upper classes, as well as the limitations of intellectualism in addressing social issues.
By Berthold Auerbach · First published 1876 · Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama