The novel tells the story of a young woman named Christine who lives in East Germany during the Cold War era. She is a lonely and isolated individual who struggles to find her place in a society that does not value her contributions or allow her to express herself freely. Throughout the novel, Christine grapples with the idea of whether she should stay in East Germany or leave for the West in search of a better life. This internal conflict is mirrored in the larger political and social conflicts of the time, as the world around her is torn apart by ideological differences and the threat of nuclear war. Book Description: Das Problem der ledigen Frau (The Problem of the Lonely Woman) Author: Christa Wolf Genre: Literary Fiction, Political Thriller Publisher: Suhrkamp Verlag Publication Date: 1983 Pages: 208 Language: German Setting: East Germany, Cold War Era Characters: Christine, her family, and various supporting characters Plot Summary: The novel follows the inner struggle of Christine, a young woman living in East Germany during the Cold War era.

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