First published 1996
In the enchanted realm of Goethe's imagination, a green snake falls for a beautiful lily. As the snake's devotion grows, so do the obstacles they must overcome – from jealous suitors to the whims of the fickle gods. Navigating a world where the line between reality and fantasy blurs, the star-crossed lovers face trials that test the limits of their devotion. Yet, through it all, their bond remains unbreakable, a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend even the most extraordinary circumstances.
Genres: romance, fantasy, 19th-century, fairy-tale-retellings
Vibes: lyrical, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fantasy-romance, star-crossed-lovers
Period: 19th-century
53 pages · Hardcover · Rudolf Steiner Pr