Der Skorpion is a trilogy by Anna Elisabet Weirauch, a German author who published the novels between 1919 and 1931. Written in German, the trilogy is notable as one of the first extended fictional explorations of lesbian identity in German literature, tracing the life and loves of its protagonist Metta with psychological honesty and sympathy unusual for its era.
The second volume continues Metta’s story through the social and emotional complexities of Weimar-era Germany. As a historical document of queer literary history and as a work of genuine narrative craft, Der Skorpion deserves wider recognition. Download this free public-domain EPUB to read an important and pioneering work of German women’s literature.