Release date is 2025-01-01

Aus Mitleid -- Nie! -- Die gekaufte Stimme -- Des Kaisers Fünf -- Der Friedensschluß -- Der Doppelgänger -- Das System -- Er trinkt! -- Versunken -- Faschingszauber -- Der Tellsschuß -- Sechs Variationen.

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"Aus Mitleid: die gekaufte Stimme, des Kaisers Fünf usw. Neue Novellen und…" by Alexander Baron von Roberts is a collection of novellas likely written in the late 19th century. The work provides insights into the struggles of its characters within contemporary society, focusing on themes of love, sacrifice, and social pressures. The story begins with two central characters, Magnus Joël and Emmy, whose tender relationship becomes complicated by social expectations and personal crises. The opening of the novella sets a poignant tone, immersing readers in a moment of intimacy between Magnus and Emmy as they enjoy their time together, only for the scene to shift dramatically when Emmy experiences a sudden fainting spell. This event triggers a cascade of actions as Magnus, deeply concerned for her well-being, attempts to care for her, leading to the involvement of a doctor and the unfolding of their precarious situation. Through this introduction, Roberts effectively captures the characters' emotional depth and the societal constraints that loom over them, setting the stage for the thematic exploration of compassion and duty that permeates the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Originally published: Berlin: Verlag des Vereins für Bücherfreunde, 1891