Heyst's alienation stems in large part from a somewhat ascetic however, Heyst is drawn to commit to life when he falls in love with Lena, a girl in a ladies' touring orchestra.
Heyst's alienation stems in large part from a somewhat ascetic upbringing. During the course of the novel, however, Heyst is drawn to commit to life when he falls in love with Lena, a girl in a ladies' touring orchestra.