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Beware of Pity

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  • 448 pages
  • 16 hours of reading

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Set during World War I, the story follows Lieutenant Anton Hofmiller, an Austro-Hungarian cavalry officer who receives an unexpected invitation to a local estate. There, he becomes entangled with the family of a wealthy landowner, particularly the beautiful but disabled Edith. As Hofmiller navigates social dynamics and his feelings of guilt and attraction, he faces moral dilemmas and the complexities of human relationships. The novel explores themes of honor, desire, and the impact of war on personal lives.

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Beware of Pity, Stefan Zweig

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