A Twofold Life by Wilhelmine von Hillern
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"A Twofold Life" by Wilhelmine von Hillern is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complex emotional struggles of Heinrich von Ottmar as he navigates his passionate attraction to Madame d'Anneaud, a captivating Parisian lady, while grappling with his sense of duty and moral integrity. The narrative likely explores themes of duality in human nature and the conflict between desire and responsibility. At the start of
the novel, the reader is introduced to Heinrich, who is in an intense and tumultuous relationship with Madame d'Anneaud. The opening scenes depict their conflicting emotions as they grapple with the consequences of their connection amidst societal expectations. Heinrich expresses his desperation to leave the relationship for the sake of his honor, while Madame d'Anneaud reveals her own dissatisfaction with her marriage and her desire to keep Heinrich close. Their passionate exchanges reveal the internal conflict within Heinrich, who is torn between his feelings and the moral implications of his actions. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the challenges of love, loyalty, and self-identity that are central to the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hillern, Wilhelmine von, 1836-1916 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | Doppelleben. English |
| Title | A Twofold Life |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36789 |
| Release Date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 524 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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