by Johann Ludwig Tieck (Author), G. Grenville Moore (Translator)
The Legacy is a novel written by Johann Ludwig Tieck in 1883. The story follows the life of a young man named Walther, who inherits a large sum of money from his wealthy father. With his newfound wealth, Walther is able to pursue his passion for the arts and literature, but his life takes a dark turn when he becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman named Aurelia. As Walther's infatuation with Aurelia grows, he becomes increasingly isolated from his friends and family, and his mental health begins to deteriorate. The Legacy is a haunting tale of love, obsession, and the destructive power of wealth. Tieck's vivid prose and psychological insights make this novel a classic of German literature.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.
Number of Pages: 160
Dimensions: 0.34 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: September 10, 2010
