Soll Und Haben (1893) - Gustav Freytag - Bog

Soll und Haben, also known as Debt and Credit, is a novel written by German author Gustav Freytag and first published in 1855. The book is set in the mid-19th century and follows the story of two young men, Anton Wohlfart and Veitel Itzig, who come from different social backgrounds. Anton is a hardworking and honest farmer's son, while Veitel is a cunning and ambitious Jewish merchant.The story begins when Anton travels to Berlin to seek his fortune and ends up working for Veitel. Despite their differences, the two men become friends and Anton learns the ins and outs of the business world. However, their friendship is put to the test when Veitel's unscrupulous business practices come to light and Anton is forced to choose between loyalty to his friend and his own principles.Soll und Haben is not only a novel about friendship and betrayal, but also a commentary on the social and economic conditions of Germany during the mid-19th century. Freytag uses the story to criticize the greed and corruption of the business world and the negative effects it has on society as a whole.The book was a huge success when it was first published and has since become a classic of German literature. It has been translated into numerous languages and continues to be read and studied today.Adapted And Annotated For School Use.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.