The Department Store: A Novel To Today (1912)

By Margarete Böhme

Book Overview

The Department Store: A Novel To Today is a book written by Margarete Bohme and originally published in 1912. The novel is set in a department store in Berlin and follows the lives of the employees and customers who frequent the store. The story explores the social and economic changes taking place in Germany at the turn of the 20th century, as well as the struggles of working-class women in a rapidly modernizing society. Through the experiences of characters such as the ambitious saleswoman, the wealthy customer, and the struggling seamstress, the novel delves into themes of class, gender, and consumerism. The Department Store: A Novel To Today is a thought-provoking and insightful work of fiction that offers a glimpse into the world of early 20th century Germany and the challenges faced by those living in a time of great change.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120742919
• ISBN13: 9781120742919
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"