The Shackles Of Fate

The Shackles Of Fate

Max Simon Nordau

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120927057
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The Shackles of Fate is a play in five acts written by Max Simon Nordau and originally published in 1897. The play explores themes of fate, love, and power through the story of a young woman named Ruth who is torn between two men - her fianc�����, a wealthy businessman named Robert, and a struggling artist named Paul. As Ruth struggles to make a decision about her future, she is forced to confront the limitations of her own agency and the power of fate in shaping her life. The play is set against the backdrop of late 19th century society, with its rigid class structures and cultural norms, and offers a critique of the constraints placed on women in particular. Through its complex characters and intricate plot, The Shackles of Fate offers a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and the forces that shape 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.

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