Lieutenant Gustl
Lieutenant Gustl
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
Vienna, Austria • 1900s
2000
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In "Lieutenant Gustl" by Arthur Schnitzler, a young Austrian officer experiences an intense internal monologue after a humiliating confrontation. Set in Vienna, the story explores themes of honor, societal expectations, and personal introspection during a single night, offering a glimpse into Gustl's conflicted thoughts and emotions as he grapples with his sense of self and duty.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Melancholic
Dark
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Lieutenant Gustl by Arthur Schnitzler is praised for its innovative use of stream-of-consciousness, offering insights into the protagonist's psyche. Critics admire its exploration of themes like honor and societal pressures. However, some find the narrative style challenging and suggest it may alienate readers seeking a traditional plot. Overall, it's considered a poignant psychological novella.
Who Should Read Lieutenant Gustl?
A reader who enjoys Lieutenant Gustl by Arthur Schnitzler likely appreciates introspective narratives and modernist techniques. Fans of James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man or Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway may find this stream-of-consciousness novella appealing for its exploration of existential and psychological themes.
3,539 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Short Story • Fiction
Vienna, Austria • 1900s
2000
Adult
18+ years
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