Rosshalde
Rosshalde is the classic story of a man torn between obligations to his family and his longing for a spiritual fulfillment that can only be found outside the confines of conventional society.Johann Veraguth, a wealthy, successful artist, is estranged from his wife and stifled by the unhappy...
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Rosshalde is the classic story of a man torn between obligations to his family and his longing for a spiritual fulfillment that can only be found outside the confines of conventional society.Johann Veraguth, a wealthy, successful artist, is estranged from his wife and stifled by the unhappy union. Veraguth’s love for his young son and his fear of drifting rootlessly keep him bound within the walls of his opulent estate, Rosshalde. Yet, when he is shaken by an unexpected tragedy, Veraguth finally finds the courage to leave the desolate safety of Rosshalde and travels to India to discover himself anew.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780312422295 (0312422296)
Publish date: July 1st 2003
Publisher: Picador
Pages no: 213
Edition language: English
The first thing I loved about this book was its name - Rosshalde sounds so.. old, so respectful, so damsel-like but still powerful.. Then I fell in love with the painter.. for its sadness was so undeserved. It's a book that's worth the time!
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