Königliche Hoheit: Roman
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 108,361 words
- Reading time
- 9 h 2 min
- Chapters
- 10
- Language
- German
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2011
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This novel by Thomas Mann explores the rigid social structures and internal lives of people within a fictional German principality. The language reflects the formal, descriptive style of the early twentieth century. You will encounter sophisticated vocabulary related to military life, social hierarchy, and urban settings. The sentences are often long and rely on detailed clauses to build a specific atmosphere. This book is a demanding read for learners, as it requires patience to navigate the nuanced, rhythmic prose and the formal tone.
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Subjects
- Germany -- Fiction
- Courts and courtiers -- Fiction
- German fiction
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