Der geistliche Tod: Roman. by Emil Marriot

"Der geistliche Tod: Roman" by Emil Marriot is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young priest named Georg Harteck, who has recently joined a parish in a peaceful village in Tyrol. As he navigates his new surroundings, he grapples with the complexities of his profession, the expectations from his superiors, and the relationships with the villagers, particularly with the local residents and fellow clergy. The beginning of the novel introduces Harteck as he arrives in the village on a warm summer evening, accompanied by his loyal dog, Cäsar. He feels a mix of emotions as he contemplates his new life in this tranquil setting, marked by its church and the parish house that will be his new home. The priest's initial interactions reveal a simple yet austere lifestyle he is to adopt. He faces the challenge of fitting into a community that seems reluctant to accept him, especially as he learns about the tensions in the parish, predominantly stemming from his superior, the strict Dekan, and the influence of the villagers. As he begins to engage with the local population, Harteck uncovers a myriad of social dynamics that will test his resolve and faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Download for free

For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.

Other formats & older devices

About this eBook

Author Marriot, Emil, 1855-1938
Title Der geistliche Tod: Roman.
Zehnte Auflage.
Credits the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Austrian fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 66959
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 315 downloads in the last 30 days.

Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!