Countess Erika’s Apprenticeship (1891)

Countess Erika's Apprenticeship is a novel written by Ossip Schubin and originally published in 1891. The story follows the titular character, Countess Erika, who is a young and privileged woman living in Vienna in the late 19th century. Despite her comfortable upbringing, Erika is restless and yearns for something more meaningful in her life. One day, she meets a young artist named Victor, who introduces her to the world of art and beauty. Erika becomes enamored with this new world and decides to pursue her passion for painting. However, she soon realizes that her lack of experience and training is hindering her progress. Determined to improve her skills, Erika seeks out an apprenticeship with a renowned artist, Herr von L??????wenberg. Despite facing opposition from her family and society, Erika persists in her pursuit of art and begins her apprenticeship. As she learns and grows as an artist, Erika also faces personal challenges and struggles with her own identity and place in society. The novel explores themes of gender roles, class distinctions, and the pursuit of passion and purpose in life. Overall, Countess Erika's Apprenticeship is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the world of late 19th century Vienna and the struggles of a young woman trying to find her place in it.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.