Iolanthe's Wedding by Hermann Sudermann
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| Author | Sudermann, Hermann, 1857-1928 |
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| Translator | Seltzer, Adele Szold, 1876-1940 |
| Title | Iolanthe's Wedding |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Iolanthe's wedding -- The woman who was his friend -- The New Year's eve confession -- The gooseherd. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books |
| Summary | "Iolanthe's Wedding" by Hermann Sudermann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the complex romantic entanglements of Baron George von Hanckel, who finds himself drawn into a tumultuous situation involving his late friend Pütz's son, Lothar, and the enchanting Iolanthe. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and societal expectations through the lens of Hanckel's introspective journey as he navigates his newfound relationship and internal conflicts. At the start of the book, we meet Hanckel during the somber occasion of a friend's funeral. His reflections reveal a mix of sorrow and humor as he recalls the vibrant life of the deceased and his own promise to care for Pütz’s son, Lothar. The mood quickly shifts as Hanckel finds himself in the company of the Krakow family, particularly the striking Iolanthe, who captivates him despite their significant age difference. Amid awkward introductions and familial tensions, Hanckel contemplates the implications of their intertwining lives. As the story unfolds, the weight of past promises and unanticipated relationships complicates each character's desires, setting the stage for both comedic and poignant moments. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, German -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34358 |
| Release Date | Nov 18, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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