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Uniform Title: Das landhaus am Rhein. English
Title: Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine
Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page images provided by the Web Archive
Summary: "Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine" by Berthold Auerbach is a romance written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds across the picturesque landscapes of the Rhine, with characters navigating social nuances and personal ambitions as they encounter a young man named Eric Dournay, who has recently completed his studies and is seeking a new direction in life. Central to the narrative is the exploration of relationships, aspirations, and the tension between social status and personal identity. The opening of the novel introduces several key characters aboard a boat on the Rhine, including the gray-haired gentleman, his elegant wife, and their daughter. As they await the arrival of a stranger, the atmosphere is heavy with the anticipation of new experiences. Upon landing at an island convent, we meet Eric, who, as a compassionate and introspective individual, is immediately drawn to a mysterious girl described as an "angel." The initial interactions and observations at the convent establish the foundation for Eric's journey, where he is torn between the allure of a fulfilling career and the expectations imposed by society. As the chapter progresses, it becomes clear that personal connections and the paths of the characters will intertwine in significant and possibly transformative ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Auerbach, Berthold, 1812-1882
Translator: Shackford, Charles C. (Charles Chauncy), 1815-1891
EBook No.: 32902
Published: Jun 19, 2010
Downloads: 59
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
Subject: German fiction -- Translations into English
Subject: Rhine River Valley -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Das landhaus am Rhein. English
Title: Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine
Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page images provided by the Web Archive
Summary: "Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine" by Berthold Auerbach is a romance written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds across the picturesque landscapes of the Rhine, with characters navigating social nuances and personal ambitions as they encounter a young man named Eric Dournay, who has recently completed his studies and is seeking a new direction in life. Central to the narrative is the exploration of relationships, aspirations, and the tension between social status and personal identity. The opening of the novel introduces several key characters aboard a boat on the Rhine, including the gray-haired gentleman, his elegant wife, and their daughter. As they await the arrival of a stranger, the atmosphere is heavy with the anticipation of new experiences. Upon landing at an island convent, we meet Eric, who, as a compassionate and introspective individual, is immediately drawn to a mysterious girl described as an "angel." The initial interactions and observations at the convent establish the foundation for Eric's journey, where he is torn between the allure of a fulfilling career and the expectations imposed by society. As the chapter progresses, it becomes clear that personal connections and the paths of the characters will intertwine in significant and possibly transformative ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Auerbach, Berthold, 1812-1882
Translator: Shackford, Charles C. (Charles Chauncy), 1815-1891
EBook No.: 32902
Published: Jun 19, 2010
Downloads: 59
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
Subject: German fiction -- Translations into English
Subject: Rhine River Valley -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.