| Author |
Naubert, Benedikte, 1756-1819 |
| Translator |
Lewis, M. G. (Matthew Gregory), 1775-1818 |
| Title |
Feudal tyrants; or, The Counts of Carlsheim and Sargans, volume 2 (of 4)
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: J. F. Hughes,1807.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Feudal Tyrants; or The Counts of Carlsheim and Sargans, Volume 2" by M. G. Lewis is a historical romance written in the early 19th century. This volume continues the tale of Urania Venosta, who finds herself entangled in the complex and often dark machinations of feudal power, love, and betrayal within the brutal context of medieval society. The narrative plunges deeply into the personal and political struggles of various characters, including Urania, the Count of Carlsheim, and the Countess Adelaide, whose lives become irrevocably intertwined. The opening of this volume introduces Elizabeth, Countess of Torrenburg, as she shares the plight of Urania through her discoveries of fragmented memoirs, highlighting themes of empathy and misfortune. Through letters exchanged between characters, the audience learns about treachery, impending danger, and the emotional toll of captivity and loss. Adelaide of the Beacon-Tower expresses a desperate yearning for connection to Urania, and both women grapple with the constraints imposed upon them by their respective circumstances and those wielding power. The section showcases rich emotional depth as it reveals the intertwined fates of these women, setting the stage for the unfolding drama, intrigue, and heart-wrenching decisions that define their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
German fiction -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69623 |
| Release Date |
Dec 23, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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