Klaus Bewer's Wife (1886)

By Paul Lindau

Book Overview

Klaus Bewer's Wife is a novel written by German author Paul Lindau and first published in 1886. The story revolves around the titular character, Klaus Bewer, and his wife, who is never named. The couple lives in a small village in Germany, where Klaus works as a blacksmith. The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations. Klaus and his wife have a strained relationship, with Klaus often neglecting his wife and taking her for granted. She longs for more from life and is drawn to a wealthy local businessman named Heinrich, who offers her a chance at a better life. As the story progresses, Klaus becomes increasingly jealous and possessive, leading to a dramatic climax. The novel ultimately serves as a commentary on the limitations placed on women in 19th century Germany and the consequences of societal expectations on personal relationships. Overall, Klaus Bewer's Wife is a thought-provoking and emotional novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the pressures of societal norms.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: 1120308747
• ISBN13: 9781120308740
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"