"Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine" by Berthold Auerbach is a captivating romance set against the beautiful backdrop of the Rhine, where characters grapple with social expectations and personal dreams. The story kicks off with the introduction of Eric Dournay, a newly educated young man searching for his purpose, and follows his interactions with various individuals aboard a boat and at a serene island convent. Eric's immediate connection with a mysterious girl described as an "angel" sets the stage for exploring relationships and the conflict between societal pressures and individual desires. The novel thoughtfully examines how personal connections and choices can lead to transformative paths as characters navigate love, ambition, and the search for meaning, promising a journey filled with intrigue and emotional depth.
Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine
By Berthold Auerbach
Amidst scenic landscapes, a young man's quest for purpose ignites tangled relationships and stirs hidden desires, forcing characters to confront destiny and the chains of expectations.
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About the AuthorBerthold Auerbach was a German poet and author. He was the founder of the German "tendency novel", in which fiction is used as a means of influencing public opinion on social, political, moral, and religious questions.
Berthold Auerbach was a German poet and author. He was the founder of the German "tendency novel", in which fiction is used as a means of influencing public opinion on social, political, moral, and religious questions.
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