The Sudermann, Hermann 1857-1928 creator Marshall, Beatrice 1861-1944 text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Song of Songs" by Hermann Sudermann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative begins with the story of a young girl named Lilly, who grows up in a challenging household dominated by her father's artistic ambitions and subsequent disappearance. The book explores themes of family dynamics, personal aspirations, and the societal constraints imposed on women. The opening portion introduces Lilly as she observes her father's increasingly erratic behavior. With her music-master father disappearing unexpectedly, Lilly and her mother face significant hardships, leading to their eventual financial and emotional decline. The story establishes a poignant contrast between Lilly's innocence and dreams, and her mother's struggles to cope with their father's abandonment and societal expectations. As Lilly evolves from a child to a young woman, her experiences highlight the complexities of love, ambition, and the quest for identity in a world filled with difficulties. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-11-18 Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive Original publication data not identified German fiction -- Translations into English PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34361 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34361 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133802.0 34361