Dr. Goethe's Courtship: A Tale Of Domestic Life (1866)

by Otto Müller

Book Overview

Dr. Goethe's Courtship: A Tale of Domestic Life is a novel written by Otto Muller and originally published in 1866. The story is set in Germany during the 18th century and follows the courtship of Dr. Goethe, a successful and respected physician, and his love interest, Ottilie. Dr. Goethe is a widower with three children, and he is content with his life until he meets Ottilie, a young woman who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. The two quickly fall in love, but their courtship is complicated by the disapproval of Ottilie's father, who believes that Dr. Goethe is too old for his daughter. The novel explores the themes of love, family, and societal expectations. It also delves into the complexities of relationships and the challenges that arise when two people from different backgrounds and social classes fall in love. Through the characters of Dr. Goethe and Ottilie, the novel also examines the role of women in society and the limitations placed upon them during this time period. Overall, Dr. Goethe's Courtship is a poignant and engaging tale of love and domestic life, offering a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of 18th century Germany.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166990699
• ISBN13: 9781166990695
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"