Das Nest der Zaunkönige by Gustav Freytag

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Author Freytag, Gustav, 1816-1895
Title Das Nest der Zaunkönige
Erzählung aus dem Anfang des 11. Jahrhunderts
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Summary "Das Nest der Zaunkönige" by Gustav Freytag is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set around the year 1003 and centers on the life within the monastery of Herolfsfeld, highlighting its rich history and the dedicated monks who cultivate both faith and land. The opening of the novel introduces the monastery of Herolfsfeld, detailing its impressive establishment and the devotion of the monks who have worked hard to turn a wilderness into a thriving community. A new character, the monk Reinhard, arrives and is introduced to various members of the monastery, including the stern but respected Dekan Tutilo. As Reinhard prepares to take on his responsibilities as a teacher, tensions within the monastery become apparent, especially concerning the influence of its leaders amidst impending conflicts and the outside world’s dynamics. The narrative hints at the tensions between duty to God and the allure of worldly affairs, setting the stage for deeper explorations of character conflicts and external threats in the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Germany -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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