A Madonna Of The Alps (1895)

By Bernhardine Schulze-Smidt

Book Overview

A Madonna of the Alps is a novel written by Bernhardine Schulze-Smidt and published in 1895. The story is set in the Swiss Alps and revolves around a young woman named Theresia, who lives with her parents in a small mountain village. Theresia is known for her beauty and kindness, and she becomes the subject of admiration and desire for many of the men in the village. However, Theresia is devoted to her faith and has no interest in romantic relationships.One day, a wealthy and handsome young man named Walter arrives in the village and becomes enamored with Theresia. Despite her reservations, Theresia begins to develop feelings for Walter, but their relationship is complicated by the disapproval of Theresia's parents and the expectations of their respective social classes. As their love grows, Theresia and Walter must navigate the challenges of their different backgrounds and the disapproval of those around them.A Madonna of the Alps is a romantic novel that explores themes of love, faith, and social class. Schulze-Smidt's vivid descriptions of the Swiss Alps and the village culture add depth and richness to the story, and her portrayal of Theresia as a strong and independent woman challenges traditional gender roles of the time. The book is a classic example of romantic literature from the late 19th century and continues to be celebrated for its beautiful prose and compelling characters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166454940
• ISBN13: 9781166454944
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"