Hungerpastor

Published in 1864, 'Hungerpastor' by Wilhelm Raabe is a coming-of-age novel that follows Hans Unwirrsch, the son of a shoemaker, as he navigates life in a society marked by hunger and hardship. The story contrasts Hans with his childhood friend Moses Freudenstein, a Jewish intellectual who achieves success in Paris and Berlin but loses his moral compass. The novel explores themes of poverty, integrity, and societal exclusion, highlighting the struggles of individuals from different backgrounds in 19th-century Germany.

















