Gustavus Lindorm: Or Lead Us Not Into Temptation (1853)

By Emilie Flygare-Carlén

Book Overview

Gustavus Lindorm: Or Lead Us Not Into Temptation is a novel written by Emilie F. Carlen in 1853. The story revolves around the life of Gustavus Lindorm, a wealthy and handsome young man who is deeply in love with his childhood friend, the beautiful and virtuous Beatrice. However, Gustavus is also plagued by a dark secret - he is addicted to gambling and has a tendency to fall into temptation.As Gustavus struggles with his addiction, he is faced with a series of challenges that test his moral character and his love for Beatrice. He is forced to confront his demons and make difficult choices that will determine the course of his life.The novel is set in Sweden in the mid-19th century and offers a vivid portrayal of the social and cultural norms of the time. It explores themes of love, temptation, redemption, and the struggle between good and evil.Overall, Gustavus Lindorm: Or Lead Us Not Into Temptation is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a timeless message about the importance of staying true to one's values and resisting the lure of temptation.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: 1164663097
• ISBN13: 9781164663096
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"