A miller's son, Johannes, falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy landowner, Victoria. The novel follows them through adolescence, as Johannes struggles with the social hierarchy and becomes a successful author, and Victoria is forced into marrying Otto, a lieutenant, to save the troubled family economy. A lyrical excursion into unconsummated love, love that is described memorably as 'Blood and Blossoms'.
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A miller's son, Johannes, falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy landowner, Victoria. The novel follows them through adolescence, as Johannes struggles with the social hierarchy and becomes a successful author, and Victoria is forced into marrying Otto, a lieutenant, to save the troubled family economy. A lyrical excursion into unconsummated love, love that is described memorably as 'Blood and Blossoms'.
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Good in Good jacket. French translation. Has some light general reading/shelfwear, with a little tanning to page edges-otherwise, this is a clean, tight copy. Dispatch within 24hrs from the UK.
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Very Good. EDNT|First Edition Softcover. Free of any markings and no writing. Minor shelf-wear. For Additional Information or pictures, Please Inquire.
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Near Fine. Fiction, Classics. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Clean and tight. No creases to the spine. Appears unread. Name on the inside of the front cover. Translation by Oliver Stallybrass. First Paperback Edition. Sun & Moon Classics # 69.