The Post-Office Girl
The Post-Office Girl
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Austria • 1920s
2008
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Stefan Zweig's The Post-Office Girl, a young woman working at a post office in post-World War I Austria experiences a life-altering opportunity when she is invited to visit her wealthy aunt. The story explores themes of societal class, existential despair, and personal transformation as she navigates the stark contrasts between poverty and opulence.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Emotional
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Post-Office Girl by Stefan Zweig is praised for its incisive portrayal of class disparity and psychological depth. Readers appreciate the vivid character development and evocative prose. However, some find the narrative pacing uneven. Overall, it's recognized as a compelling exploration of societal constraints and personal aspiration.
Who Should Read The Post-Office Girl?
A reader who enjoys The Post-Office Girl by Stefan Zweig would likely appreciate psychological depth and historical context. Fans of Franz Kafka's The Trial or Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway may find the exploration of identity and societal pressures intriguing. This novel suits those drawn to introspective and transformative narratives.
9,678 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Austria • 1920s
2008
Adult
18+ years
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