A Divided Heart and Other Stories by Paul Heyse
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| Author | Heyse, Paul, 1830-1914 |
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| Translator | Copeland, Constance Stewart |
| Title | A Divided Heart and Other Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | A divided heart -- Minka -- Rothenburg on the Tauber. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen, page scans provided by the Web Archive |
| Summary | "A Divided Heart and Other Stories" by Paul Heyse is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The primary narrative, "A Divided Heart," explores themes of love, fidelity, and emotional complexity as it follows a protagonist embroiled in a psychological conflict between his affection for his wife and the unexpected feelings that arise for another woman. The stories are characterized by their introspective examination of relationships and the intricacies of human emotions. At the start of "A Divided Heart," the protagonist is leaving a gathering of friends, feeling out of place despite the jovial atmosphere. He encounters L., a reflective man whose somber reminiscences about his deceased wife stir up deeper discussions about love, marriage, and the duality of human passions. Through their dialogue, L. reflects on his past love, contrasting it with current feelings of longing and emotional struggle. The opening segment sets the tone for the unfolding narrative, hinting at the protagonist's impending conflict as he grapples with his affections, showcasing both the vitality and the complications inherent in intimate relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34102 |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 56 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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