A gripping portrait of love, duty, and defiance Clara Viebig s Einer Mutter Sohn returns to print as a reclaimed classic. Set in the early 20th century, this character-driven family saga follows a mother s fierce devotion as she navigates social expectations, scandal, and the fragile ties that bind a family together. Viebig s prose maps the interior lives of ordinary people caught between personal desire and rigid societal norms, delivering emotional drama that still resonates with readers of historical fiction and literary fiction alike. A landmark of German literature, Einer Mutter Sohn captures the tensions of its era with keen psychological insight and compassionate realism. Viebig one of the definitive voices of European classics illuminates the mother-son relationship at the heart of the novel, exposing how cultural heritage and communal pressure shape identity and fate. Readers will find a vivid exploration of gender, class, and moral conflict that enriches our understanding of early 20th century social history. This edition from Alpha Editions restores a book out of print for decades, carefully refurbished for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector s item and a cultural treasure: annotated, lovingly reproduced, and designed for both casual readers and collectors of classic literature. Dive into a timeless family saga that affirms Clara Viebig s enduring place in German literature and historical fiction.