Streaks of Light is a novel written by German author Hermann Sudermann. The book is set in the late 19th century and tells the story of a young woman named Helene who is forced to marry a man she does not love. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and societal expectations.Helene is a beautiful and intelligent woman who dreams of a life filled with love and passion. However, her father arranges for her to marry a wealthy businessman named Victor, who is much older than Helene and lacks any romantic feelings towards her. ...
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Streaks of Light is a novel written by German author Hermann Sudermann. The book is set in the late 19th century and tells the story of a young woman named Helene who is forced to marry a man she does not love. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and societal expectations.Helene is a beautiful and intelligent woman who dreams of a life filled with love and passion. However, her father arranges for her to marry a wealthy businessman named Victor, who is much older than Helene and lacks any romantic feelings towards her. Despite her reservations, Helene agrees to the marriage, believing it to be her duty to her family.As Helene navigates her new life as a wife, she begins to feel suffocated by the expectations placed upon her by society. She longs for love and affection, which she finds in the form of a young artist named Paul. Helene and Paul begin a passionate affair, but their love is threatened by the societal norms that dictate Helene's life.Streaks of Light is a beautifully written novel that explores the complexities of love and duty. Sudermann's vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings transport readers to the late 19th century, where societal expectations often clashed with individual desires. The novel is a timeless tale of love and sacrifice, and a must-read for fans of classic literature.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Roses: Four One Act Plays, by Hermann Sudermann. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417900962.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.
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