Regina by Hermann Sudermann (1901)

The novel revolves around the life of Regina Lubert, a young woman from a poor family who becomes involved with a wealthy and older man, Franz von Berg. The story explores themes of class differences, social status, and the consequences of Regina's choices.

By Hermann Sudermann · First published 1901 · Genre: Drama, Romance, Realism · 20 chapters · 114,491 words

First lines

Peace was signed, and the world, which for so long had been the great / Corsican's plaything, came to itself again. It came to itself, bruised / and mangled, bleeding from a thousand wounds, and studded with / battle-fields like a body with festering sores. Yet, in the rebound / from bondage to freedom, men did not realise that there was anything / very pitiable in their condition. The ground from which their wheat / sprang, they reflected, would bear all the richer fruit from being / soaked in blood, and if bullets and bayonets had thinned their ranks, / there was now more elbow-room for those who were left.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Hermann Sudermann
• Date: 1901 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Drama, Romance, Realism, Psychological Fiction
• Length: 114,491 words
• Structure: 20 chapters, 2,203 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Drama — The book primarily explores intense emotional and social conflicts, focusing on character development and interpersonal relationships.
• Romance — Central to the plot is a romantic relationship that drives much of the narrative and character motivations.
• Realism — The writing style and themes reflect a realistic portrayal of society and human behavior, emphasizing everyday life and social issues.
• Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves into the psychological motivations and inner lives of the characters, exploring their thoughts and emotions in depth.

Tags

Tragic Drama · German Literature · Realism · Social Commentary · Family Conflict · Marriage · Love Triangle · Deception · Betrayal · Class Struggle · Morality Play · Psychological Insight

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV
• CHAPTER XV
• CHAPTER XVI
• CHAPTER XVII
• CHAPTER XVIII
• CHAPTER XIX
• CHAPTER XX

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• The Indian Lily (1904)
• The Purpose (1908)
• The Song of Death (1902)
• The Victim (1907)
• Autumn (1906)
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