Theodor Storm is a 19th century German author known for his short stories and novels. One of his most beloved works is "Immensee", a novella set in the windswept landscapes of Schleswig-Holstein.
The story follows an old man, Reinhard Werner, who dedicated his life to gathering old stories and songs, and is interspersed with flashbacks on his life and the love of his life. He left the girl he grew up with, Elisabeth, to study in the city and work on his collection of stories and told her to wait for him. But his life as a student and his studies may take too much of their time.
The story was written in 1849 and quickly gained widespread popularity throughout Germany. It has since been translated into many languages and adapted into film several times over the years.
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