Regina: Or The Sins Of The Fathers (1905)

By Hermann Sudermann

Book Overview

Regina: Or The Sins Of The Fathers is a novel written by Hermann Sudermann and originally published in 1905. The story is set in Germany in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Regina von Emmeritz. Regina is the daughter of a wealthy landowner and is raised in a sheltered and privileged environment. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a young man named Franz von Werekow, who is from a lower social class.Despite the objections of her family, Regina marries Franz and moves to his hometown. However, she soon discovers that life in the small town is very different from what she is used to. She is subjected to gossip and prejudice from the townspeople, who view her as an outsider. Regina also learns that Franz has a dark secret from his past that threatens to destroy their marriage.As the story unfolds, Regina struggles to come to terms with her new life and the challenges that she faces. She is forced to confront the sins of her father and the prejudices of society, while also trying to save her marriage and protect her own reputation.Regina: Or The Sins Of The Fathers is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, class, and morality. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120689805
• ISBN13: 9781120689801
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"