Die schwarzen Brüder: Eine abentheuerliche Geschichte. 2/3

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zschokke, Heinrich, 1771-1848

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Die schwarzen Brüder: Eine abentheuerliche Geschichte" by Heinrich Zschokke is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around the protagonist, Graf Florentin von Duur, who grapples with the consequences of his actions and the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and exile amidst a backdrop of mystique involving a secret society known as the "schwarzen Brüder" (black brothers). At the start of the story, Florentin finds himself in a precarious situation, facing the wrath of Herzog Adolf for a crime that has brought him to the brink of execution. As he stands before the Duke, he experiences a deep sense of guilt and despair. However, instead of condemnation, he receives a surprising reprieve and a sentence of exile rather than death. The narrative interweaves themes of anguish, friendship, and potential redemption as Florentin embarks on a journey filled with uncertainty, mystery, and a longing for a future that may yet allow him to find happiness and purpose anew. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jens Sadowski (based on page scans provided by the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin - PK, digital.staatsbibliothek-berlin.de)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2013-07-09