Riven Bonds A Novel Vol. II - Werner, E.
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Riven bonds: A novel Vol. II is set in a north german commercial town focusing on the passionate relationship between a young merchant and an enchanting singer amid societal expectations and family pressures. The story explores ambition, love, and the yearning for artistic expression as the merchant balances his musical aspirations with his business family's demands. The opening captures a lively opera scene where the audience is captivated by the singer s performance. At a post-show reception, various characters are introduced, including a critical doctor and the young merchant drawn to the…mehr

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Riven bonds: A novel Vol. II is set in a north german commercial town focusing on the passionate relationship between a young merchant and an enchanting singer amid societal expectations and family pressures. The story explores ambition, love, and the yearning for artistic expression as the merchant balances his musical aspirations with his business family's demands. The opening captures a lively opera scene where the audience is captivated by the singer s performance. At a post-show reception, various characters are introduced, including a critical doctor and the young merchant drawn to the singer s charm. Tensions emerge during discussions about art and criticism, reflecting social divisions. The narrative reveals the merchant s complicated personal life, including a marriage overshadowed by familial obligations and frustration over music s status as a mere hobby. The growing connection between the merchant and the singer hints at future conflicts, highlighting his inner struggle between family loyalty and the pursuit of artistic passion. The novel delves into themes of ambition, love, family conflict, societal expectations, artistic passion, personal struggle, loyalty, social divisions, music, and emotional tension.
Autorenporträt
Elisabeth B rstenbinder, born on November 25, 1838, in Berlin, Germany, was the daughter of a well-established family whose intellectual and cultural influences shaped her literary direction. Writing under the pseudonym Ernst Werner, she became a prominent figure in 19th-century German literature. Her career began to attract attention with the publication of Hermann in 1870, which marked the start of a long and productive writing life. She became known for works that combined emotional depth with moral dilemmas and examined the conflict between personal duty and individual desire. Several of her novels, including Sacred Vows, Fickle Fortune, and Riven Bonds, were translated into English, broadening her reach beyond German-speaking audiences. Her stories often portrayed layered emotional experiences and highlighted the tension between romantic ideals and societal roles. B rstenbinder's writing was appreciated for its narrative clarity and the ability to balance sentiment with structural discipline. She spent her later years in Merano, Italy, where she died on October 10, 1918, at the age of 79. Her literary contributions reflected a strong narrative voice that engaged with the cultural questions of her time while retaining emotional resonance for a broad readership.