Before the Storm
work by Fontane
Also known as: “Vor dem Sturm”
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Theodor Fontane's Before the Storm (Vor dem Sturm) is a historical novel published in 1878. It is considered a masterpiece in its genre and a significant work of German realistic fiction. The novel is set in Brandenburg and offers a critical yet sympathetic portrayal of the Prussian nobility during a period of historical upheaval. Fontane's aim was to provide an "undistorted reflection of the life we lead". The work is noted for its detailed depiction of the landscape and the historical families of the region.1
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