Along with effi briest, fontane is remembered for frau jenny treibel, an ironic criticism of middleclass hypocrisy and small. Mar 07, 2016 effi briest abridged audiobook theodor fontane 1819 1898, translated by william a. When i first picked up effi briest more than a dozen years ago i was interested in its description of prussian manners at a time when the local nobles or junkers were coming to terms with. In 1919 thomas mann hailed effi briest 1895 as one of the six most significant novels ever written. Effi briest is an 1895 realist novel written by german novelist and poet theodor fontane. Where can i find effi briest by fontane as an audio book in english. Written in true hillbilly style, and with an authentic voice, by the author, who. It tells the tragic story of a young prussian girl named effi briest, who marries a german aristocrat who. Where can i find effi briest by fontane as an audio book in.
Does anyone know if they even make an audio book of effi briest in english, and if so, where can i find it. A new translation of this powerful novel about a troubled marriage set against the backdrop of upperclass imperial german society. It can be thematically compared to other novels on 19th century marriage from a female perspective, such as anna karenina and madame. Often compared to madame bovary and anna karenina, theodor fontanes effi briest tells the poignant story of a passionate and spontaneous.
Effi briest also known as fontane effi briest is a 1974 film directed by rainer werner fassbinder, adapted from german author theodor fontanes 1894 novel of the same name. Effi briest abridged audiobook theodor fontane 1819 1898. Listen to effi briest audiobook by theodor fontane. Effi briest 1895 by theodor fontane looks at adultery and fallen women in mid19thcentury germany. The book was translated into english with the same title. Theodor fontane 181998 was a german novelist and political reporter. This book may be difficult to locate in english but i can tell you where to obtain it. Theodor fontane feels your pain books the guardian. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of effi briest by theodor fontane.
German language books, classic literature, non english fiction, poetry. The only additional information this edition contains is a fivepage chronology of fontanes life at the end of the book, which is the sort of information that can easily be found elsewhere and adds nothing to an. Effi briest theodor fontane oxford university press. Effi briest effi is a spoiled 16yearold whose parents decide to marry her off to a man older than her own father, all for the sake of the girls future.
Nov 30, 2000 theodor fontane 181998 was a german novelist and potitical reporter. In some ways an untypical persephone book, effi briest is a latec19th novel. The only additional information this edition contains is a fivepage chronology of fontanes life at the end of the book, which is the sort of information that can easily be found elsewhere and adds nothing to an appreciation of effi briest. Effi briest librivox by theodor fontane, translated and abridged by william a. When she is left alone by her husband, who is pursuing his political career, she succumbs to the flattery of another man. Effi briest by theodor fontane read free book online. Effi briest is a classic of prussian realism, relatively unknown in the. This superb new translation at last enables english readers to enjoy the novel.
Buy effi briest penguin classics book online at best prices in india on. Effi briest by theodor fontane free ebook project gutenberg. This is how effi briest by theodor fontane fontahnuh, no silent. Effi briest by theodor fontane and sinead dixon audiobook. Effi briest abridged audiobook theodor fontane 1819 1898, translated by william a. Hugh rorrisons clear, modern translation is accompanied by an introduction by helen chambers, which compares effi with other literary. Theodor fontanes novel effi briest is one of the finest that i have read. Effi briest is a classic of prussian realism, relatively unknown in the english speaking world, but widely taught in german schools.
Set in bismarcks germany, fontanes luminous tale of a socially suitable but emotionally disastrous match between the enchanting seventeenyearold effi and an austere, workaholic civil servant twice her age, is at once touching and unsettling. Effi briest, the classic german realist novel, follows a young woman through her life and marriage. This tragic tale tells the story of effi, a young woman from an old and. As well as a tale of illicit passion, effi briest, a book not widely known in. A new translation of this powerful novel about a troubled marriage set against the backdrop of upperclass. This is how effi briest by theodor fontane fontahnuh, no silent vowels in german came about. Mar 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Buy effi briest penguin classics book online at low. Theodor fontanes 1895 novel, effi briest, is the moving and melancholy story. It can be thematically compared to other novels on 19th century marriage from a female. The most concerning in this film is the very strong ideological touch of it. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Find in a library you will need to create an account and hold a library. This book isnt in english, i thought this would be the translated.
Buy effi briest penguin classics new ed by fontane, theodor, chambers, helen, chambers, helen, chambers, helen, rorrison, hugh isbn. Aug 01, 2003 when i first picked up effi briest more than a dozen years ago i was interested in its description of prussian manners at a time when the local nobles or junkers were coming to terms with the new. Buy effi briest penguin classics book online at low prices. Jan 01, 2011 listen to effi briest audiobook by theodor fontane. Published in book form in 1895, effi briest marks both a watershed and a climax in the poetic realism of literature. A compilation of over twenty short stories that revolve around the folk who live in the fictional township of muddy fork, usa.
Often compared to madame bovary and anna karenina, theodor fontanes effi briest tells the poignant story of a passionate and spontaneous young woman who becomes trapped in a dull and restrictive upperclass existence. Effi briest by theodor fontane goodreads share book. Obtiznost poslechu odpovida jazykove urovni a2 podle spolecneho evropskeho referencniho ramce, tj. The book of the courtier unabridged the book of the courtier. Im afraid that reading this immediately after madame bovary may have influenced my opinion on this book. Both sound and scenery are partly very agressive to the senses and are as.
Where can i find effi briest by fontane as an audio book. Any writers despairing of lowest common denominator publishing can take comfort from effi briests author, since he felt the. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit. It can be thematically compared to other novels on 19th century marriage from a female perspective, such as anna karenina and madame bovary, which are also adultery tragedies. Effi briest theodor fontane german audiobook deutsche. Fontane turned the relatively meagre facts into the novel effi briest, which became a striking indictment of 19thcentury prussian society, where those who saw themselves and each other as willing participants in a code of honour and duty were, in fact, being constrained by a moral straitjacket that denied them vitality and vigour. Effi briest fontane horbuch deutsch full audio book german. Listen to effi briest audio book by theodor fontane.
Oct 15, 2007 i dont have much time to read, but commute via driving to work and need to read this for a class in college. Often compared to madame bovary and anna karenina, theodor fontanes effi briest tells the poignant story of a passionate and spontaneous young woman. Librivox recording of effi briest abridged by theodor fontane. She is an innocent when she is married to the social climbing instetten, and longs for wordly things. The fact that he had been awarded the nobel prize in 1929, had never urged me to read any of his novels. Level b1 common european framework of reference for languages beautifully designed and illustrated easy reader complete with grammar and comprehension exercises. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Two years ago we were asked to give a small lecture tour in germany, talking of course about persephone. The story was influenced by fontanes own family history.
It was impossible not to compare the two, and i definitely prefer emma to effi. Fontane turned the relatively meagre facts into the novel effi briest, which became a striking indictment of 19thcentury prussian society, where those who saw themselves and each other as willing. Effi briest by theodor fontane read online on bookmate. The times red cross story book by famous novelists serving. Cooper 1868 1939 effi briest is a classic of prussian realism, relatively unknown in the english. Written in true hillbilly style, and with an authentic voice, by the author, who currently resides in kentucky. Effi briest theodor fontane mike mitchell and ritchie robertson oxford worlds classics. Effi briest audiokniha obsahuje pribeh, jehoz autorem je theodor fontane, namluveny v nemcine rodilym mluvcim. Effi briest effi is a spoiled 16yearold whose parents decide to marry her off to a man older than her own father, all for the sake of the girls future wellbeing. Cooper, read by margaret espaillat free audio book. Along with effi briest, fontane is remembered for frau jenny treibel 1892, an ironic criticism of middleclass hypocrisy and smallmindedness. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.