The Undying Past (1906)

The Undying Past is a novel written by the German author Hermann Sudermann and was first published in 1906. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Magda, who is forced to marry a much older man, Paul von Rhoeden, to save her family from financial ruin. However, Magda is deeply unhappy in her marriage and finds solace in the arms of her husband's younger brother, Felix.As Magda's affair with Felix becomes more intense, she begins to question her own morality and struggles with the guilt of betraying her husband. Meanwhile, Paul becomes suspicious of his wife's behavior and hires a private detective to investigate her actions.The novel explores themes of love, desire, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. Sudermann's writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions and introspective narrative, which delves deep into the psyche of the characters.Overall, The Undying Past is a gripping tale of forbidden love and the complexities of human relationships, which has remained a classic of German literature for over a century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.