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LIVONIAN TALES IBD

ELIZABETH RIGBY EASTLAKE / J ABBOTT / JABBO
KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
10 / 2009
9781120319296
Inglés

Sinopsis

Livonian Tales: The Disponent, The Wolves, The Jewess is a collection of three short stories written by Elizabeth Rigby Eastlake and first published in 1846. The stories are set in Livonia, a historical region in the Baltic states, and are based on the author?s own experiences during a trip to the region in 1841. The first story, The Disponent, follows the life of a young man named Karl who becomes the disponent, or manager, of an estate in Livonia. He falls in love with the daughter of the estate owner, but their relationship is complicated by the social and cultural differences between them.The second story, The Wolves, tells the tale of a group of hunters who become lost in the forest and are attacked by a pack of wolves. The story explores themes of survival, fear, and the power of nature.The third and final story, The Jewess, follows the life of a young Jewish woman named Rachel who falls in love with a Christian man. Their relationship is challenged by the religious and cultural differences between them, as well as the prejudice and discrimination faced by Rachel as a Jewish woman in Livonia.Overall, Livonian Tales: The Disponent, The Wolves, The Jewess is a collection of three captivating stories that explore themes of love, survival, and cultural differences in the context of Livonia in the mid-19th century.Also Contains Philip Musgrave, Or Memoirs Of A Church Of England Missionary In The North American Colonies.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.