The Indian Lily by Hermann Sudermann
The novel revolves around the life of a young woman who marries an older man for financial security. She becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and societal expectations, ultimately leading to a tragic confrontation with her own desires and the constraints placed upon her by society.
By Hermann Sudermann · First published 1904 · Genre: Drama, Realism, Psychological Fiction · 9 chapters · 20,234 words
First lines
It was seven o'clock in the morning when Herr von Niebeldingk opened the iron gate and stepped into the front garden whose wall of blossoming bushes separated the house from the street.
The sun of a May morning tinted the greyish walls with gold, and caused the open window-panes to flash with flame.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Hermann Sudermann
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Realism, Psychological Fiction, Social Commentary, Romance
- Length: 20,234 words
- Structure: 9 chapters, 517 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — The narrative focuses on intense emotional and interpersonal conflicts.
- Realism — The story presents a detailed and unembellished portrayal of everyday life.
- Psychological Fiction — The plot delves deeply into the characters' mental states and motivations.
- Social Commentary — The themes address societal norms and issues prevalent during the time period.
Tags
Tragic Drama · Social Commentary · Realism · German Literature · 19th Century Fiction · Family Secrets · Marriage · Love Triangle · Class Conflict · Social Hierarchy · Morality Play · Ethical Dilemma
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX