Mothers of men: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Mothers of men is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Warner, William Henry; De Witte, Ysabel.
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"Mothers of Men" by William Henry Warner and De Witte Kaplan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story likely centers on the struggles and emotional development of a young woman named Marie, who is forced by circumstance to navigate the world largely on her own after the death of her father. The novel explores themes of loss, poverty, vulnerability, and the search for belonging in a society that can be both indifferent and predatory, particularly toward women of limited means and support. The opening of the novel introduces Marie Helmar, a gentle, sheltered girl who has just lost her father and is left with almost nothing to secure her future. Unable to remain in her childhood home, she must quickly seek both shelter and a means to support herself. Helped by the loyal housekeeper Minna, Marie finds a modest room with the kindly Schultz family, but struggles to find steady work with her limited skills. Eventually, she accepts employment singing in a bohemian Vienna café, where the attention she receives exposes her both to kindness and exploitation. Her vulnerability is heightened by the persistent interest of Captain Von Pfaffen, an older, enigmatic officer who initially seems protective, but ultimately takes advantage of her innocence. As Marie’s circumstances deteriorate, she is swept into a dependent relationship with Von Pfaffen, left isolated and increasingly uncertain about her future, highlighting the precariousness faced by women without resources or social power in her time.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Mothers of men
- Author credits: Warner, William Henry; De Witte, Ysabel
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
- Paris (France) -- Fiction
- Spouses -- Fiction
- Spy stories
- Vienna (Austria) -- Fiction
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
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- Category: Novels
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