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100 1 _aWerner, E.,
_d1838-1918
245 1 0 _aRiven Bonds. Vol. I. :
_bA Novel, in Two Volumes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-02-14
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books.
520 _a"Riven Bonds. Vol. I." by E. Werner is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a North German commercial town and revolves around the passionate relationship between a young merchant named Reinhold Almbach and the enchanting singer Signora Biancona, set against a backdrop of societal expectations and family pressures. As Reinhold struggles to balance his musical aspirations with the demands of his business-oriented family, the narrative explores themes of ambition, love, and the yearning for artistic expression. The opening of the novel presents a lively opera scene, capturing the excitement of an audience captivated by Signora Biancona’s performance. During the post-show gathering at Consul Erlau's reception, we are introduced to various characters, including the critical Dr. Welding and the enigmatic young merchant Reinhold Almbach, who feels drawn to Biancona's talent and charm. Tension arises as discussions about art and criticism unfold, reflecting societal divisions. The narrative hints at Reinhold’s complicated personal life, marked by a marriage to Ella, overshadowed by both familial obligations and his frustrations with music's relegation to a mere hobby in his conservative household. As the chapter progresses, Reinhold’s growing connection to Biancona hints at conflicts yet to come, illuminating his inner struggles between loyalty to family and the pursuit of artistic passion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
700 1 _aNess, Bertha
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35283
999 _c76128
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