Der Ketzer von Soana by Gerhart Hauptmann

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Author Hauptmann, Gerhart, 1862-1946
Title Der Ketzer von Soana
Note Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Der Ketzer von Soana" by Gerhart Hauptmann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book appears to delve into themes of isolation, beliefs, and the clash between the natural world and societal expectations. It primarily centers around Ludovico, a mountain shepherd viewed with suspicion as the "heretic" by locals, and the interactions he has with a visitor while exploring the dynamics of faith, community, and identity. At the start of the story, the tone is set in a mountainous region of Switzerland called Soana, where the enigmatic figure of a shepherd, Ludovico, is introduced. The narrator recalls his first encounter with Ludovico, who is depicted as a learned man despite his rugged appearance, and the people's superstitious views towards him. With hints of curiosity and a desire to understand this "heretic," the narrator shares his observations of Ludovico's character and the local villagers' attitudes. The shepherd is portrayed as both eccentric and wise, engaging in meaningful conversations about animal husbandry and life itself, while there are undercurrents of superstition and prejudice from the townsfolk that surrounds him. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of faith and societal norms as the plot progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Switzerland -- Fiction
Subject Priests -- Fiction
Subject German fiction -- 20th century
Subject Outcasts -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 20302
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Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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