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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a translation of the famous German ballad Lenore by Gottfried August Burger. It tells the story of Lenore, a young woman whose lover William has gone off to fight in the war and has not been heard from in a long time. Lenore is distraught with worry and grief, and she begins to fear that William is dead. One night, Lenore is visited by a mysterious rider who claims to be William. He tells her that he has come to take her away to their wedding. Lenore is overjoyed, and she gets on the horse behind him. They ride for hours through the night, and Lenore begins to feel uneasy. The rider's behavior is strange, and she realizes that he is not William at all, but a ghost. The rider takes Lenore to a graveyard, where he reveals his true identity. He is the ghost of William, and he has come to claim Lenore's soul. Lenore is terrified, but she cannot escape. The ghost drags her down into the grave with him, and she is never seen again. This book is a classic example of the Romantic movement in literature. It is a dark and atmospheric tale that explores the themes of love, loss, and despair. The author's use of vivid imagery and symbolism creates a sense of suspense and horror that will stay with readers long after they finish the book. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780365651376_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780365651376
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780365651376
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)