| Author |
Marriot, Emil, 1855-1938 |
| Title |
Der geistliche Tod: Roman.
Zehnte Auflage.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"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.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Austrian fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66959 |
| Release Date |
Dec 17, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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