Edson Elisabeth. Ferdinand Lassalle and Helene Von Dönninges: A Modern Tragedy

London: Swan Sonnenschein & Co., Lim., 1897. — 126 p.The love story of Ferdinand Lassalle and Helene von Donniges constitutes a tragedy which is worthy of being made known to the whole world, on account of its intensely interesting details, and also because of the moral lessons which it enforces and illustrates. Most of the actors in that exciting drama have passed off the stage for ever: the few who remain have retired from public view, or are occupied with plans and interests of less restricted limits; but the effects of that strange episode are still apparent, both in private life and in the political movements of the age. In my narration I have adhered strictly to the accounts published by various persons connected with the affair; being myself a stranger, personally, to all parties, and having no interest, excepting that of a historical student, in the matter, and no responsibility concerning the record of what other people have said and done.Ferdinand Lassalle
Helene von Dönninges
Lassalle and Helene
The Catastrophe
Afterwards