Castle Hohenwald: A Romance by Adolf Streckfuss
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"Castle Hohenwald: A Romance" by Adolf Streckfuss is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds at a grand ball hosted by the President of a provincial town, setting the stage for a blend of romance, intrigue, and societal commentary. Among the central characters is Count Styrum, who becomes captivated by the beautiful but melancholy Frau von Sorr, hinting at a complicated marital situation and deeper societal issues that
the characters navigate. At the start of the novel, the atmosphere is vibrant yet laden with tension as the guests enjoy their evening. We are introduced to various characters, including the concerned Assessor and Count Styrum, who observes the interactions around him, particularly the discomfort of Frau von Sorr with her husband, Herr von Sorr, and the unwelcome attentions from Count Repuin. The complexities of social dynamics come to light, showcasing themes of love, betrayal, and the ambiguity of appearances, particularly through the lens of Count Styrum's growing interest in Frau von Sorr, setting the stage for future developments in their entwined fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Streckfuss, Adolf, 1823-1895 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Wister, A. L. (Annis Lee), 1830-1908 |
| Title | Castle Hohenwald: A Romance |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34892 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34892-6 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 519 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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