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The Mad Professor
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Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025478777
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Mad Professor is a powerful exploration of the intellectual and social tensions within late 19th-century German academic life. The story follows Professor Sieburth, a brilliant yet disillusioned scholar at the University of Königsberg, whose unconventional ideas and complex personal life place him at odds with the rigid moral codes of his era. Set against the backdrop of the Bismarckian era, the novel masterfully depicts the conflict between a man's quest for personal truth and the stifling expectations of institutional society.
Hermann Sudermann delves deep into the psychological state of his protagonist, illustrating the slow unraveling of a mind caught between professional ambition and private despair. Rich in social satire and poignant realism, The Mad Professor provides a vivid portrait of the cultural and political atmosphere of its time. This work stands as a testament to Sudermann's ability to weave profound philosophical inquiries into a compelling narrative of human fallibility. It remains an essential read for those interested in the history of ideas and the development of the classic European novel.
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