The Wish: A Novel (1897)

By Hermann Sudermann, Elizabeth Lee, Lily Henkel

Book Overview

The Wish is a novel written by Hermann Sudermann and published in 1897. The story revolves around a young woman named Frieda who is forced to marry a man she does not love due to her family's financial situation. However, she soon meets a wealthy man named Baron von Risach who she falls in love with. Frieda's husband dies, and she is left with the opportunity to be with the man she truly loves. However, societal expectations and the fear of scandal prevent her from pursuing her desires. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the constraints of society. It is a classic work of German literature that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of individuals to follow their hearts in a world that expects them to conform.With A Biographical Introduction.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: 1165686120
• ISBN13: 9781165686124
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"