Empress Elisabeth of Austria: the tragic life of Sissi unfolds in new series

Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known as Sissi, was born into the Bavarian royal family and married Emperor Franz Joseph I at 16. She struggled with the constraints of court life, leading to severe depression and an eating disorder, despite her celebrated beauty. Elisabeth's marriage was troubled, marked by the loss of her children and a difficult relationship with her mother-in-law. She sought solace in Hungary and literature, becoming fluent in several languages and developing a passion for poetry. Her life ended tragically when she was assassinated in 1898. Today, she is remembered for her beauty, eccentricity, and the challenges she faced as a royal.