Othmar

By Maria Louise Ramé, Ouida, Marie Louise de la Ramée

Book Overview

Othmar is a novel written by Ouida, a pseudonym of the English novelist Maria Louise Ram�����. The book is set in 19th century Europe and follows the life of the titular character, Othmar, a young man of noble birth. Othmar is handsome, charming, and talented, but he is also reckless and impulsive, leading him to make several poor decisions throughout the course of the novel.The story begins with Othmar's childhood and follows him through his teenage years and into adulthood. Othmar's family is wealthy and well-connected, and he is raised with all the privileges of his social class. However, his upbringing also instills in him a sense of entitlement and a lack of responsibility, which ultimately leads to his downfall.As Othmar grows older, he becomes involved in a series of romantic relationships with several women. His first love is a young girl named Hilda, but their relationship is cut short when Hilda's family moves away. Othmar then falls in love with a woman named Madame Sabaroff, who is married to a wealthy Russian count. Despite the danger of their affair, Othmar and Madame Sabaroff continue to see each other, leading to a scandal that threatens to ruin both of their lives.Throughout the novel, Othmar struggles to find his place in the world and to overcome his own flaws and weaknesses. He is torn between his desire for love and his need for independence, and he often makes decisions that have disastrous consequences. In the end, Othmar must face the consequences of his actions and come to terms with the person he has become.Overall, Othmar is a compelling novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a vivid portrayal of 19th century European society and the challenges faced by those who live within it.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: 1163112585
• ISBN13: 9781163112588
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"