The Love of Ulrich Nebendahl E-Book

Jerome K. Jerome

• Herausgeber: DigiCat
• Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022

Beschreibung

In "The Love of Ulrich Nebendahl," Jerome K. Jerome presents a captivating exploration of love's complexities through a narrative that blends humor, pathos, and psychological insight. The novel is set against the backdrop of fin-de-siècle Europe, where social conventions clash with the characters' inner desires. Through his masterful prose, Jerome employs a unique literary style that oscillates between whimsical dialogue and poignant reflection, inviting readers to contemplate the nature of romantic yearning and personal sacrifice in an ever-evolving society. Jerome K. Jerome, best known for his comedic work "Three Men in a Boat," was deeply influenced by his own experiences in the Victorian era, marked by a rigid moral code and evolving gender roles. This background undoubtedly shaped his nuanced representation of the characters' emotional landscapes in "The Love of Ulrich Nebendahl." His blend of humor and earnestness reflects the societal attitudes of his time, revealing the tensions that arise when individual aspiration confronts societal expectation. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in classic literature that deftly examines the human condition. Jerome's masterful storytelling and keen observations on love's trials and tribulations make "The Love of Ulrich Nebendahl" a compelling read, offering timeless insights into relationships that resonate even today.

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Jerome K. Jerome

The Love of Ulrich Nebendahl

 

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THE LOVE OF ULRICH NEBENDAHL

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Perhaps of all, it troubled most the Herr Pfarrer. Was he not the father of the village? And as such did it not fall to him to see his children marry well and suitably? marry in any case. It was the duty of every worthy citizen to keep alive throughout the ages the sacred hearth fire, to rear up sturdy lads and honest lassies that would serve God, and the Fatherland. A true son of Saxon soil was the Herr Pastor Winckelmann—kindly, simple, sentimental.

"Why, at your age, Ulrich—at your age," repeated the Herr Pastor, setting down his beer and wiping with the back of his hand his large uneven lips, "I was the father of a family—two boys and a girl. You never saw her, Ulrich; so sweet, so good. We called her Maria." The Herr Pfarrer sighed and hid his broad red face behind the raised cover of his pewter pot.

"They must be good fun in a house, the little ones," commented Ulrich, gazing upward with his dreamy eyes at the wreath of smoke ascending from his long-stemmed pipe. "The little ones, always my heart goes out to them."

"Take to yourself a wife," urged the Herr Pfarrer. "It is your duty. The good God has given to you ample means. It is not right that you should lead this lonely life. Bachelors make old maids; things of no use."

"That is so," Ulrich agreed. "I have often said the same unto myself. It would be pleasant to feel one was not working merely for oneself."

"Elsa, now," went on the Herr Pfarrer, "she is a good child, pious and economical. The price of such is above rubies."