ISBN: 9780282598549 - patriarch mahnke (classic reprint): roman (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a work of historical fiction set in the 1890s in a small town in Germany. The story centers around the Jahnke family and their various struggles and triumphs during this tumultuous period. The father, Bolhemar Jahnke, is a pillar of the community and the owner of a successful colonial goods and drugstore business. Despite his material success, Jahnke is a deeply troubled man, haunted by the loss of his wife and the estrangement from his children. His daughter, Charlotte, is a dutiful and intelligent young woman who has sacrificed her own dreams to care for her aging father and keep the household running smoothly. His elder son, Ruholf, is a charming and carefree medical student who seems to have inherited none of his father's seriousness. Meanwhile, his younger son, Ernst, is a diligent and devout theology student who is struggling with his faith and his desire to pursue a different path. As the story unfolds, the Jahnkes must confront their own inner demons and the challenges of a rapidly changing world. The author paints a vivid and poignant portrait of a family in transition, providing insightful commentary on themes of faith, identity, and the sacrifices we make for those we love. Ultimately, this book is a moving and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and the enduring power of family bonds. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…