The Wish A Novel - Couverture souple

Sudermann, Hermann

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 936907192X ISBN 13 : 9789369071920

Editeur : Double 9 Books, 2024

Synopsis

"The Wish: A Novel" by Hermann Sudermann is a late 19th-century work that delves into complex emotions, relationships, and the consequences of societal expectations. The novel explores themes of love, loss, moral dilemmas, and the struggle between personal desires and social constraints. At its core, it reflects the turmoil experienced by a woman dealing with the aftermath of a tragic love affair. The story begins with an old doctor reflecting on his life, only to be disturbed by a tragic letter informing him of the woman's decision to end her life. As the narrative unfolds, the doctor must confront the emotional impact of her death on her betrothed, who is left to grapple with his grief and unanswered questions. The novel paints a poignant portrait of human fragility, exploring how unspoken feelings, societal pressure, and personal regret can lead to irreversible consequences. It underscores the profound effects of love and loss while probing the complexities of emotional turmoil and its aftermath. The story is a reflection on the intricacies of human relationships and the pain caused by unmet desires.

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À propos de l'auteur

Hermann Sudermann was a German author and playwright who lived from September 30, 1857, to November 21, 1928. To the east of Heydekrug, in the Province of Prussia (now Macikai and Šilutė in southwestern Lithuania), Sudermann was born in the village of Matzicken. This village is close to the Russian border. The Sudermann family was Mennonite and came from the Vistula delta, where there were Mennonite villages near what used to be Elbing, East Prussia, and is now Elbląg, Poland. His father ran a small brewery in Heydekrug, and Sudermann went to the Realschule in Elbing for his early schooling. He lived with family there and went to the Mennonite church where his uncle was the minister. Because his parents were having a hard time, he was apprenticed to a chemist when he was 14. He did, however, get into Tilsit's Realgymnasium (a high school) and Konigsberg University to study philosophy and history. Sudermann went to Berlin to finish his education. There, he worked as a teacher for several families, including the family of the author Hans Hopfen (1835-1904). His next job was as a reporter. In 1881 and 1882, he was co-editor of the Deutsches Reichsblatt.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 936907192X
• ISBN 13: 9789369071920
• Reliure: Tapa blanda
• Nombre de pages: 146
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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