Hanna

Name: Hanna
Author: Bertha von Suttner

By Bertha von Suttner

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A young wife, torn between romantic longings and a pragmatic, emotionally distant marriage, resolves to leave after composing a farewell letter. The story examines their incompatible temperaments and upbringings—her vivacity and yearning for passion set against his quiet steadiness—and follows her interior turmoil, secret preparations, and departure. Intimate domestic scenes and social gatherings reveal the widening gulf between them, while themes of honor, shame, duty, and the cost of seeking personal freedom under social constraint inform the portrayal of her painful choice.

About the Author

Bertha von Suttner

Bertha von Suttner (1843-1914) was an Austrian pacifist and author, renowned for her influential writings advocating for peace and disarmament. Her most notable work, "Lay Down Your Arms: The Autobiography of Martha von Tilling," reflects her deep commitment to the peace movement and critiques the horrors of war. Von Suttner's literary contributions extend beyond autobiography; she wrote extensively on the prospects of global peace, as seen in her works like "Disarm! Disarm!" and "Universal peace—from a woman's standpoint." A prominent figure in the early 20th-century peace movement, she became the first woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905, solidifying her legacy as a key advocate for non-violence and international cooperation.