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Fontane

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  1. Theodor (ˈteodoːr). 1819–98, German novelist and journalist; his novels include Vor dem Sturm (1878) and Effi Briest (1898)
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Historical Examples of fontane

  • A pretty story is told by Fontane in his Life of Scherenberg.

    Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature - 6. Young Germany

    Georg Brandes

  • When the visitor entered, Rita put aside the latest publication by Fontane which she had been reading.