“Bertha Garlan” by Arthur Schnitzler is a poignant novella, written in the late 19th century, that explores themes of love, regret, and social constraints. The story follows Bertha, a widowed music teacher, whose monotonous life is disrupted when she rekindles a romance with an old lover. The story captures the bittersweet interplay between memory and reality, making it a profound study of human vulnerability and resilience.