Book cover for Aquis Submersus

Aquis Submersus

Description of book

In Theodor Storm's novel Aquis Submersus, readers are immersed in the melancholic tale of painter Johannes, who struggles to find meaning and purpose in a world filled with decay and loss. Storm's vivid descriptions and introspective narrative style set against the backdrop of a declining seaside town evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing. The novel, written in Storm's signature Realist style, highlights the themes of isolation, mortality, and the passage of time, making it a compelling and thought-provoking read for fans of 19th-century German literature.

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German