The Gray Nun by Nataly von Eschstruth

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Author Eschstruth, Nataly von, 1860-1939
Translator Strachey, Lionel, 1864-1927
Title The Gray Nun
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Gray Nun" by Nataly von Eschstruth is a novel written during the late 19th century. This story weaves a tale of high society wrapped in mystery and the supernatural, following the experiences of a young man at a royal carnival amidst tumultuous emotions and spectral encounters. The narrative delves into themes of love, loss, and the ghosts of the past, encapsulating the irritability of passionate desires in a cloistered world. The plot revolves around a young man who attends a masked ball at a royal court, where he becomes enchanted by a mysterious figure clad in the attire of a nun. His encounters with the nun become increasingly surreal and intense, leading to bizarre moments where he is swept into passionate dance encounters—yet he finds himself dancing alone, ridiculed as if ensnared in some twisted prank. As the story unfolds, secrets emerge linking the nun to the tragic past of Princess A., who brimming with a desire for freedom, ultimately succumbed to despair. This revelation unveils themes of longing, heartache, and the haunting nature of unfulfilled dreams, ultimately leading the protagonist to grapple with existential questions about love and the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Short stories
Subject Ghost stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 23220
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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