The Northern Light by E. Werner
"The Northern Light" by E. Werner is a dramatic novel written in the late 19th century. The story delves into themes of personal conflict, familial obligation, and the shadows of past relationships, centering around Major Falkenried and his son Hartmut, who is caught between loyalty to his father and a newly discovered connection to his mother, Zalika. At the start of the narrative, we encounter the somber atmosphere of an autumn morning,
as Major Falkenried and his friend Wallmoden engage in a deep conversation about Hartmut's upbringing. Falkenried, who is haunted by his past marriage to Zalika, expresses his stringent views on discipline and his concerns about their son’s character. This complex dynamic escalates with the arrival of Zalika, who wishes to reconnect with her son after years of separation, prompting a confrontation that reveals the emotional turmoil each character faces. As the story unfolds through various interactions, tensions between duty and affection, freedom and constraint, begin to surface, laying the groundwork for the conflicts that are sure to develop. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Werner, E., 1838-1918 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Lowrey, D. M., Mrs. |
| Title | The Northern Light |
| Credits | Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Germany -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16095 |
| Release Date | Jun 20, 2005 |
| Last Update | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 477 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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