02118cam a22003013u 4500 60684 UtSlPG 20260610134411.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Eschstruth, Nataly von, 1860-1939 Die Bären von Hohen-Esp: Roman Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-11-13 Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Matthias Grammel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Die Bären von Hohen-Esp: Roman" by Nataly von Eschstruth is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the central characters Gundula von Wahnfried and Graf Friedrich Karl von Hohen-Esp, exploring themes of love, societal expectations, and personal struggles amidst the backdrop of wealth and familial obligations. The opening of the novel introduces a tense family discussion about Gundula's impending marriage to the Graf, with her relatives expressing concerns about his character, particularly his reputation as a gambler. While her father views the marriage as beneficial due to the Graf's wealth, Agathe, Gundula's aunt, warns of the potential doom that may come from marrying a man known for his reckless lifestyle. As the narrative unfolds, Gundula reveals her deep feelings for Friedrich Karl and her hope for their future, despite her aunt’s misgivings. This establishes a conflict between desire and practicality as we witness Gundula navigating her emotions and familial pressures, setting the stage for further complications in their relationship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified German fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60684 101510 101510