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The Curse Of Beauty (1897)

The Curse Of Beauty (1897)

Riehl, Wilhelm Heinrich

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1162221275
ISBN13: 9781162221274
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Curse of Beauty is a novel written by Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl in 1897. The story revolves around a young woman named Helene who is born with extraordinary beauty. Her beauty attracts many suitors, but she falls in love with a man named Hans. However, their love is forbidden by Hans' father who disapproves of Helene's social status. Helene's beauty becomes a curse as she is constantly pursued by men who only desire her for her looks. She is also ostracized by other women who are jealous of her beauty. Helene's life takes a tragic turn when she is betrayed by Hans and left alone to face the consequences of her actions. The novel explores the themes of beauty, love, betrayal, and societal norms. It also highlights the challenges faced by women who are objectified and judged solely on their physical appearance. The Curse of Beauty is a thought-provoking and emotional read that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our actions.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.

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