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A remote estate, once a neglected manor, has been reshaped into a world divided between an aging house and a newly built artist’s studio. Johann Veraguth, a painter who lives only in his workshop, shares the sprawling grounds with his wife, who keeps the main house, the gardens, and the servants’ routine. Their seven‑year‑old son Pierre moves freely between the two realms, becoming the invisible bridge that ties his parents’ separate lives together.
The story follows a night when Johann returns home after a night in town, slipping through the dark, overgrown park to reach his studio. The quiet lake, the looming trees, and the lingering scent of summer create a mood of both serenity and unease. As the clock strikes one, the painter confronts the solitude that has settled over his life, hinting at the growing tensions that will test the fragile balance of his family and his art.
Language
de
Duration
~5 hours (291K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Jens Sadowski. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive
Release date
2021-02-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1877–1962
Best known for Siddhartha, Steppenwolf, and The Glass Bead Game, this Nobel Prize-winning writer explored the search for self-knowledge with unusual warmth and intensity. His novels blend psychological depth, spiritual questioning, and a deep mistrust of conformity.
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