Overview
Stille Wasser is a novel written by Wilhelm Bernhardt and published in 1899. The title translates to ""Still Waters"" in English. The story revolves around a young woman named Gertrud, who is forced to marry a man she does not love. Gertrud's husband, a wealthy businessman, is controlling and abusive towards her. Despite this, Gertrud tries to make the best of her situation and finds solace in her friendship with a kind-hearted doctor named Johannes. As Gertrud's marriage deteriorates further, she begins to have feelings for Johannes. However, she is torn between her duty to her husband and her own desires. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and societal expectations. Stille Wasser is set in Germany in the late 19th century and provides a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time. The writing style is descriptive and emotive, capturing the internal struggles of the characters. The novel has been praised for its portrayal of the complexities of human relationships and the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society.Anna Von Krane, Hans Hoffmann, Und Ernst Von Wildenbruch.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.
- | Author: Wilhelm Bernhardt
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Oct 01, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 160 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1437059406
- | ISBN-13: 9781437059403
