Obermann - Paperback

by Etienne Pivert De Senancour (Author), Arthur Edward Waite (Introduction by)

Obermann is a novel written by Etienne Pivert de Senancour, first published in 1804. It is a semi-autobiographical work that tells the story of the titular character, Obermann, a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. Obermann is a sensitive and introspective individual who is deeply affected by the beauty of nature and the complexities of human relationships.The novel is written in the form of letters and diary entries, which give the reader an intimate insight into Obermann's thoughts and feelings. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the Swiss Alps, which are described in vivid detail, and the natural world plays a central role in the story.Obermann is a complex character who is torn between his desire for solitude and his need for human connection. He is haunted by the memory of a lost love and is constantly searching for a sense of meaning and purpose in his life.The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the search for identity, and is considered a classic of Romantic literature. It has been praised for its beautiful prose and its sensitive portrayal of the human experience.1909. The philosophical, descriptive, familiar and, since it must be admitted, sentimental letters which, under the title of Obermann, have won for themselves a permanent, if not perhaps a higher place in the classical literature of France, and are not unknown in England, were first published in the early years of the 19th century and are the chief, though not the sole title to distinction of the author.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.