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The contrast between rigid tradition and the desire for open-minded acceptance becomes a central focus

reason and freedom

Hornung skillfully uses social satire to examine class differences and the challenges of adapting to a different culture

It examines the internal conflict of an individual torn between desire and duty

and it offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of the greatest poets of the Romantic era

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