| Author |
Auerbach, Berthold, 1812-1882 |
| Translator |
Shackford, Charles C. (Charles Chauncy), 1815-1891 |
| Uniform Title |
Das landhaus am Rhein. English
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| Title |
Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page images provided by the Web Archive
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
German fiction -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Rhine River Valley -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
32902 |
| Release Date |
Jun 19, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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