The World's Illusion, Volume 1 (of 2): Eva

By Jakob Wassermann

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Amidst wealth and high society, a man's fascination with a captivating dancer unveils hidden loneliness and the powerful illusions of desire.

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Literature Fiction

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2017-05-27

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Summary

"The World's Illusion, Volume 1 (of 2): Eva" by Jakob Wassermann is a story set in the early 1900s that focuses on Bernard Gervasius Crammon, a rich man who spends his time traveling and socializing with Europe's wealthy elite. He has a loving relationship with his elderly relatives and is fascinated by the arts of theatre. The story looks at how people connect with each other, the importance of family, and what beauty really means, especially when Crammon becomes entranced by a dancer named Eva Sorel, creating drama and exploring the illusions that desire can bring.