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100 1 _aWerner, E.,
_d1838-1918
245 1 0 _aVineta, the Phantom City
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
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 2011-01-19
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
520 _a"Vineta, the Phantom City" by E. Werner is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work delves into themes of family dynamics, social status, and the complexities of love and duty as it follows the lives of the Princess Maryna, her two sons Leo and Waldemar, and their intricate relationship marked by history and expectation. The narrative hints at a backdrop of social upheaval, possibly alluding to historical events in Poland, and presents a blend of personal and societal conflict. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Maryna, a widow living in a seaside villa, alongside her son Leo. The scene sets the tone for the family's strained relationships, particularly as they prepare to interact with Waldemar, Maryna’s estranged son from her first marriage. As the characters navigate their emotions around familial obligations and past grievances, tensions arise, particularly between Leo and Waldemar, who is described as a rebellious youth shaped by the neglectful guardianship of Herr Witold. The opening chapters foreshadow significant developments as the family’s arrival at Villica, their ancestral seat, is expected to catalyze the reformation of their relationships amidst deeper explorations of personal loyalty, ambition, and the impact of past decisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
700 1 _aShaw, Frances A.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35007
999 _c75852
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