Gerhard Ulrich Boeken

Beautiful, rich, self-assured, and witty, Emma Woodhouse delights in match-making those around her with no apparent care for her own romantic life.

From fire-stealing Prometheus to scene-stealing Helen of Troy, from Jason and his golden fleece to Oedipus and his mother, this collection of classic tales from Greek mythology demonstrates the inexhaustible vitality of a timeless cultural legacy. These stories of heroes and powerful gods and goddesses are set forth simply and movingly, in language that retains the power and drama of the original works by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Homer. Introduction by Werner Jaeger With black-and-white illustrations throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

Set in a picturesque landscape, this novella explores themes of love, nostalgia, and the passage of time through the poignant story of a man's unfulfilled longing for a lost romance. The narrative captures the complexities of human emotions and the bittersweet nature of memory, showcasing Storm's lyrical prose. As the protagonist reflects on his past, the tale delves into the intersection of personal and universal experiences, making it a timeless piece of literature that resonates with readers across generations.

One of the world's first best-sellers, this tragic masterpiece attained an instant and lasting success upon its 1774 publication. A sensitive exploration of the mind of a young artist, the tale addresses age-old questions — the meaning of love, of death, and the possibility of redemption — in the form of Werther's alternately joyful and despairing letters about his unrequited love. Goethe's portrayal of a character who struggles to reconcile his artistic sensibilities with the demands of the objective world proved tremendously influential to subsequent writers and continues to speak to modern readers.

Unworldly young Effi Briest is married off to Baron von Innstetten, an austere and ambitious civil servant twice her age, who has little time for his new wife. Isolated and bored, Effi finds comfort and distraction in a brief liaison with Major Crampas, a married man with a dangerous reputation.

Barcelona. 1974. Círculo de Lectores. 20x13. 447p.