Fires of St. John (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Hermann Sudermann

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331556104 ISBN 13 : 9781331556107

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Fires of St. John is a dramatic, four‑act adaptation of Hermann Sudermann’s work, brought to English readers as a stage classic. Set in a late 19th‑century Prussian manor, it follows a household strained by secrets, rival loyalties, and a dangerous love triangle that tests family bonds and personal courage.

The action unfolds with sharp dialogue, mounting suspense, and rich period detail. As unseen forces threaten a planned wedding, characters confront risk, duty, and the price of truth. The play blends intimate moments with tense confrontations, offering a vivid portrait of ambition, devotion, and the shadows that haunt a prosperous estate.

• Intense family dynamics and a hidden romance tested by social and moral pressures


• Potent dialogue that builds suspense and reveals character stakes


• Atmospheric setting rooted in an era of changing values


• Elements of tragedy, reconciliation, and the cost of keeping secrets

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic dramas that mix personal stakes with broader social tensions, and for fans of translated stage works exploring love, loyalty, and fate.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331556104
• ISBN 13: 9781331556107
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 143
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