Effi Briest (abridged)
Theodor Fontane
Effi Briest is a classic of Prussian Realism, relatively unknown in the English speaking world, but widely taught in German schools. This tragic tale tells the story of Effi, a young woman from an old and respectable family who, due to a sense of duty, marries Geert von Instetten, a much older Prussian official. The tragedy unfolds as a consequence of Instetten's strict following of his duties in society in response to his wife's indiscretions.Thomas Mann once wrote that if one's library had to be reduced to six books, Effi Briest should be one of them. (Summary by Margaret )
Author - Theodor Fontane.
Narrator - Margaret Espaillat.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
Effi Briest is a classic of Prussian Realism, relatively unknown in the English speaking world, but widely taught in German schools. This tragic tale tells the story of Effi, a young woman from an old and respectable family who, due to a sense of duty, marries Geert von Instetten, a much older Prussian official. The tragedy unfolds as a consequence of Instetten's strict following of his duties in society in response to his wife's indiscretions.Thomas Mann once wrote that if one's library had to be reduced to six books, Effi Briest should be one of them. (Summary by Margaret ) Author - Theodor Fontane. Narrator - Margaret Espaillat. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:19:10
Chapter 2
Duration:00:21:45
Chapter 3
Duration:00:27:46
Chapter 4
Duration:00:18:44
Chapter 5
Duration:00:21:36
Chapter 6
Duration:00:16:23
Chapter 7
Duration:00:14:35
Chapter 8
Duration:00:28:08
Chapter 9
Duration:00:24:57
Chapter 10
Duration:00:15:14
Chapter 11
Duration:00:18:42
Chapter 12
Duration:00:26:49
Chapter 13
Duration:00:20:59
Chapter 14
Duration:00:28:41
Chapter 15
Duration:00:25:28
Chapter 16
Duration:00:20:33
Chapter 17
Duration:00:39:19
Chapter 18
Duration:00:29:32
Chapter 19
Duration:00:23:02
Chapter 20
Duration:00:31:03
Chapter 21
Duration:00:24:01
Chapter 22
Duration:00:19:04
Chapter 23
Duration:00:15:08