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Elective Affinities

by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, R.J. Hollingdale
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Elective Affinities
Elective Affinities

Aristocratic love entangled by irresistible passions.

"Elective Affinities" beckons with its timeless exploration of human relationships and the complexities of love and loyalty. If you find yourself drawn to stories that delve deep into the emotional and moral dilemmas posed by forbidden love, this classic by Goethe could stir your intellect as well as your emotions. The narrative's intertwining of romance with the scientific concept of chemical affinities makes for a thought-provoking read that may linger with you long after you turn the last page.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Elective Affinities

by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, R.J. Hollingdale
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ISBN: 9780140442427
Authors: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, R.J. Hollingdale
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 1978-10-26
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Historical Romance, Philosophy, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.69
(rated by 13324 readers)

Description

Eduard and Charlotte are an aristocratic couple who live a harmonious but idle life in their estate. But the peace of their existence is thrown into chaos when two visitors - Eduard's friend the Captain and Charlotte's passionate young ward Ottilie - provoke unexpected attraction and forbidden love. Taking its title from the principle of elective affinities - the theory that certain chemicals are naturally drawn to one another - this is a penetrating study of marriage and adultery. Inspired by Goethe's own conflicting loyalties as he battled to maintain his relationship with his wife and control his feelings for a younger woman, Elective Affinities is one of the greatest works of the romance era: a rich exploration of love, conflict, and the inescapable force of fate.
 

Aristocratic love entangled by irresistible passions.

"Elective Affinities" beckons with its timeless exploration of human relationships and the complexities of love and loyalty. If you find yourself drawn to stories that delve deep into the emotional and moral dilemmas posed by forbidden love, this classic by Goethe could stir your intellect as well as your emotions. The narrative's intertwining of romance with the scientific concept of chemical affinities makes for a thought-provoking read that may linger with you long after you turn the last page.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.