Herr Wenzel auf Rehberg und sein Knecht Kaspar Dinckel

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Salten, Felix, 1869-1945

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Herr Wenzel auf Rehberg und sein Knecht Kaspar Dinckel" by Felix Salten is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story predominantly revolves around the character of Wenzel auf Rehberg, a young nobleman, and his interactions within the profound political and military environment of the Holy Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Charles V. The narrative deals with themes of ambition, loyalty, and the rigid hierarchy of society. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, Wenzel auf Rehberg, receives an invitation from his wealthy relative Nikolaus Perrenot to join the Emperor's service. He reflects on his past and the choices that have led him to this moment, filled with a mix of hope and trepidation. As Wenzel arrives in Augsburg, he is struck by the grandeur and chaos of the imperial court, where he soon encounters Kaspar Dinckel, a humble but spirited horseman. Their subsequent bond develops in a world marked by power struggles, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of their destinies against the backdrop of turbulent historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Matthias Grammel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2016-02-29