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100 1 _aSudermann, Hermann,
_d1857-1928
245 1 4 _aThe Indian Lily and Other Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-01
505 0 _aThe Indian lily -- The purpose -- The song of death -- The victim -- Autumn -- Merry folk -- Thea.
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Michael Lockey and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"The Indian Lily and Other Stories" by Hermann Sudermann is a collection of narratives likely penned in the early 20th century. The stories delve into themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships, focusing on characters drawn from various social backgrounds who are often caught in moral dilemmas. The opening tale introduces Herr von Niebeldingk, a wealthy retired officer, whose internal conflicts and extramarital escapades set the stage for explorations of desire and emotional entanglements. At the start of the first chapter, we meet Herr von Niebeldingk early in the morning after a night spent with a lover. As he navigates the quiet of his home and contemplates his relationships, we catch glimpses of his past entanglements, particularly with Alice, a woman whose life intertwines with his in complicated ways. The atmosphere is filled with a mix of nostalgia and guilt, as Niebeldingk recalls both the joy and the turmoil of his romantic exploits, including the act of sending Indian lilies—a symbolic gesture for his romantic conquests. Through his reflections and interactions with letters from both Fritz, a youthful figure seeking guidance, and Alice, the mistress he has grown distant from, the narrative begins to weave a rich tapestry of relationships, longing, and unfulfilled desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories, German -- Translations into English
653 _aSudermann, Hermann, 1857-1928 -- Translations into English
700 1 _aLewisohn, Ludwig,
_d1882-1955
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9994
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