The Governor of Greifensee (Swiss-German Classics)

The Governor of Greifensee (Swiss-German Classics)
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Publisher : Mondial
Total Pages : 110
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ISBN-10 : 9781595690845
ISBN-13 : 1595690840
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Book Synopsis The Governor of Greifensee (Swiss-German Classics) by : Gottfried Keller

Download or read book The Governor of Greifensee (Swiss-German Classics) written by Gottfried Keller and published by Mondial. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gottfried Keller (1819-1890), one of the greatest German authors in Switzerland, was a confirmed bachelor, not by choice but by necessity. He had been in love several times, but all he received in return was friendship and respect. --- In 'The Governor of Greifensee', one of Keller's Zurich Novellas, the hero, Salomon Landolt, the noble and impartial judge and governor, hits upon the grotesque plan of inviting all his former sweethearts to a festival at his castle. The five ladies accept the invitation not knowing that the others would be there. They are sincerely glad to see their old friend again; for it was not he who had deserted or injured any of them, they all for one reason or another had rejected the hand of the worthy suitor. --- It was Keller's own experience. The novel is a fine example of Keller's humor and art of story-telling. The five love affairs of the governor are told with exquisite grace and subtle characterization.


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