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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great novelist.By BalbecTheodor Fontane was a wonderful writer. In a subtle disarming way; he addresses social; political; geographical; personal issues. He wrote in a way that illuminated the cultural influences in the Brandenburger March the rapid changes that were underway at his time. He did this through what seems to be a simple story-telling style; but his use of language was highly crafted; and he never told his readers what to think. The individuals essentially led their lives as they had to; because of who they were. Violence (in the form of a duel) sexual content (an affair) are dealt with as expressions of the characters emotions; but there are no graphic descriptions of the actual events. Those events occur fleetingly; becoming part of the causality of later events. Much has been said in comparing Effie Briest to Flauberts Madame Bovary; but Effie is a far more innocent person whose life is ruined by her own behavior; for which she accepts responsibility; while Emma Bovary is so narcissistic that one cannot empathize with her. Even the characters who might have been treated like villains by other writers are presented without florid descriptions; rather; they; too; are just who they are.Until I bought this volume; Id read Fontanne only in wonderful translations from the German; which left me wondering whether Id gotten the full sense of his writing. I am delighted that I now have further insight into the craft of this fine writer.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A window in timeBy Karin SingletonHow does one rate a classic that has already stood the test of time? It sheds an interesting light into the time in Germany before the World War I. I read the German edition because German is my first language. To somebody who speaks German not very competently; this will be difficult to read. Yet; at the same time; I cannot imagine how it could be translated and give justice to the brilliance of the language.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A classicBy DnvpaulFontane was a wonderful writer. Of course he reflects his period; which was more rigid and disciplined. Along with Thomas Mann; he was one of my favorite German writers. Effi Briest is a novel that provides non-Germans with a glimpse into the ordered life in Germany.
