Immensee by Theodor Storm

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Author Storm, Theodor, 1817-1888
Title Immensee
Credits Produced by Delphine Lettau, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Immensee" by Theodor Storm is a poignant novella that delves into themes of unfulfilled love and nostalgia, written in the late 19th century. This literary work is primarily a love story that follows the lives of Reinhard and Elisabeth, childhood friends who grow up together by the picturesque Immensee lake, ultimately facing the transformative challenges of adulthood. The story paints a vivid picture of their past relationship, the innocence of childhood, and the bittersweet nature of memories. The narrative oscillates between Reinhard's memories and his present, illustrating the passage of time and the complexities of their bond. After years apart, Reinhard returns to the lake, now a successful man, only to discover that Elisabeth is engaged to another man, Eric. As he grapples with his feelings of longing and regret, their shared past is brought to life through nostalgic scenes, showcasing their youthful adventures and budding romance. The emotional weight of missed opportunities and the inexorable march of time threads throughout the story, culminating in a bittersweet conclusion that resonates with anyone who has experienced the pangs of lost love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Love stories
Subject Germany, Northern -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 6650
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 28, 2010
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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