Gertrude's Marriage (1889)

Gertrude's Marriage is a novel written by German author W. Heimburg and published in 1889. The story revolves around Gertrude, a young woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love in order to save her family from financial ruin. Despite her initial reluctance, Gertrude tries to make the best of her situation and be a dutiful wife to her husband, who is kind but not particularly passionate.As time goes on, Gertrude begins to realize that her marriage is not what she had hoped for and that she is deeply unhappy. She is torn between her duty to her family and her desire for love and fulfillment. Meanwhile, her husband becomes increasingly distant and preoccupied with his own interests, leaving Gertrude feeling even more isolated.As the novel progresses, Gertrude must navigate the complexities of her marriage and decide what she truly wants in life. Along the way, she encounters various characters who offer her advice and support, including a sympathetic priest and an old flame who reappears in her life.Gertrude's Marriage is a poignant and insightful exploration of love, duty, and the complexities of human relationships. It offers a nuanced portrayal of a woman struggling to find her place in a society that values duty above all else, and raises important questions about the nature of love and the role of marriage in our lives.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.