Lake-House (1860)

By Fanny Lewald

Book Overview

Lake-House is a novel written by Fanny Lewald and published in 1860. The story is set in Germany during the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Gertrude, who is sent to stay at her aunt's lake house after the death of her mother. While there, Gertrude becomes involved in a complex web of relationships with her aunt, her cousin, and a group of young men who frequent the lake house. As she navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world, Gertrude must confront her own desires and the expectations of those around her. The novel explores themes of love, family, and social class, and provides a vivid portrait of life in 19th century Germany. With its engaging characters and richly detailed setting, Lake-House is a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of literature and society.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: 1120310288
• ISBN13: 9781120310286
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"