The Dead Lake, and Other Tales: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Dead Lake, and Other Tales is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Heyse, Paul (1830–1914). The listed translation credits are Wilson, Mary.
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Dead Lake and Other Tales" by Paul Heyse is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work navigates themes of human emotion, loss, and the haunting remnants of love and regret, particularly focusing on the character of Eberhard, a melancholic doctor grappling with the repercussions of his own past decisions and a chance connection with a mother and her ill child. At the start of "The Dead Lake," we meet a solitary inn nestled by a lake at the foot of the Alps, where a stranger, Eberhard, arrives seeking solace. Over the course of a stormy night at the inn, Eberhard reflects on his tragic past involving the deaths of loved ones, which has left him in despair and contemplating taking his own life. However, his path begins to change when he encounters a young mother and her struggling daughter, Fanny, who has fallen gravely ill. Despite his initial intentions, Eberhard takes on the role of caretaker, compelled by both a sense of duty and unresolved emotions. The opening portion sets a somber tone, establishing Eberhard’s inner turmoil while foreshadowing a potential transformation rooted in human connection and the struggle for redemption.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Dead Lake, and Other Tales
- Author credits: Heyse, Paul (1830–1914)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Wilson, Mary
Catalogue subjects
- German fiction -- Translations into English
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- Category: German Literature
- Category: Short Stories
- Nobel Prizes in Literature
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