Hermann Sudermann

Fires of St. John (eBook, ePUB)

A Drama in Four Acts
Übersetzer: Swickard, Charles

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Hermann Sudermann's 'Fires of St. John' is a captivating novel set in late 19th-century Prussia, exploring themes of love, jealousy, and societal expectations. The narrative unfolds through a series of intertwining relationships and conflicts, painted with Sudermann's evocative prose and attention to detail. Sudermann's literary style combines elements of naturalism and symbolism, reflecting the tumultuous emotions and inner struggles of the characters. The novel is a poignant reflection of the changing cultural landscape of the time, with subtle commentary on class divisions and traditional gender roles. Hermann Sudermann, a prominent German playwright and novelist, drew inspiration from his own experiences growing up in East Prussia to craft 'Fires of St. John.' His background in theater and literature shines through in the vivid characterizations and the dramatic tension that drives the plot forward. Sudermann's keen observations of human behavior and psychological depth add layers of complexity to the story, making it a compelling read for enthusiasts of German literature and historical fiction. I highly recommend 'Fires of St. John' to readers interested in exploring the intricacies of human relationships, the constraints of societal norms, and the timeless themes of love and ambition. Sudermann's masterful storytelling and nuanced characters make this novel a rewarding and thought-provoking literary experience.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 169
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066207656
• Artikelnr.: 58755928

Autorenporträt

Hermann Sudermann was a German author and playwright who lived from September 30, 1857, to November 21, 1928. To the east of Heydekrug, in the Province of Prussia (now Macikai and ¿ilut¿ in southwestern Lithuania), Sudermann was born in the village of Matzicken. This village is close to the Russian border. The Sudermann family was Mennonite and came from the Vistula delta, where there were Mennonite villages near what used to be Elbing, East Prussia, and is now Elbl¿g, Poland. His father ran a small brewery in Heydekrug, and Sudermann went to the Realschule in Elbing for his early schooling. He lived with family there and went to the Mennonite church where his uncle was the minister. Because his parents were having a hard time, he was apprenticed to a chemist when he was 14. He did, however, get into Tilsit's Realgymnasium (a high school) and Konigsberg University to study philosophy and history. Sudermann went to Berlin to finish his education. There, he worked as a teacher for several families, including the family of the author Hans Hopfen (1835-1904). His next job was as a reporter. In 1881 and 1882, he was co-editor of the Deutsches Reichsblatt.