Abu Telfan oder Die Heimkehr vom Mondgebirge

Published in 1867, 'Abu Telfan oder Die Heimkehr vom Mondgebirge' by Wilhelm Raabe follows the journey of Leongard Hagebucher, a young man who transitions from a rebellious worker at the Suez Canal to a slave in Sudan. Upon his return to a small German state, he faces disdain from both the bourgeoisie and his own father, being labeled a 'vagabond.' The novel intricately weaves themes of social class and personal identity, reflecting the complexities of 19th-century German society.