Beneath the Wheel

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Set in a strict early twentieth-century German boarding school, the story follows Hans Giebenrath, a gifted student grappling with intense academic pressures and societal expectations. As he strives for intellectual growth, he faces the emotional and psychological challenges imposed by a conformist environment. The narrative explores themes of individuality, the burdens of education, and the quest for personal identity amidst rigid societal norms.