Gustavus Lindorm - Emilie F. Carlen

""Gustavus Lindorm: Or Lead Us Not Into Temptation"" is a novel written by Emilie F. Carlen and published in 1853. The story revolves around Gustavus Lindorm, a wealthy and handsome young man who seems to have everything in life. However, his life takes a turn when he falls in love with a woman named Ellen, who is already engaged to another man. Gustavus tries to win her over, but his efforts are in vain, and he eventually gives up. As the story progresses, Gustavus becomes involved in a series of scandals and immoral activities, including gambling, drinking, and womanizing. He realizes that his life is spiraling out of control, and he seeks redemption by turning to religion. Gustavus becomes a devout Christian and tries to make amends for his past mistakes. However, his past continues to haunt him, and he struggles to find peace and happiness. The novel explores themes of love, temptation, redemption, and the power of faith. It is a gripping tale of a man's journey from sin to salvation and the challenges he faces along the way. Carlen's writing style is engaging and descriptive, and the characters are well-developed and relatable. Overall, ""Gustavus Lindorm: Or Lead Us Not Into Temptation"" is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.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.

EAN: 9781436864213