Liebe ist ewig
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 86,738 words
- Reading time
- 7 h 14 min
- Chapters
- 28
- Language
- German
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2026
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This novel explores the dynamics within a German family at the turn of the twentieth century. The narrative focuses on the relationship between a domineering brother and his younger sister. For a language learner, the text offers a glimpse into historical domestic life and formal, descriptive prose. You will encounter detailed vocabulary related to household objects and scientific equipment. The sentence structures are relatively complex, often using subordinate clauses to build atmosphere, which provides a good challenge for intermediate learners of German.
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Subjects
- German fiction -- 20th century
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What level of German do I need for this book?
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About 7 h 14 min at a native pace, spread over 28 chapters. In a foreign language plan for more: half an hour a day finishes a book of this size in a few weeks.
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