Specimens of German Romance; Vol. I. The Patricians by C. F. van der Velde
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| Author | Velde, C. F. van der (Carl Franz), 1779-1824 |
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| Editor | Soane, George, 1790-1860 |
| Title | Specimens of German Romance; Vol. I. The Patricians |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the Web Archive |
| Summary | "Specimens of German Romance; Vol. I. The Patricians" by C. F. van der Velde is a historical romance written in the early 19th century. This volume introduces a cast of characters navigating the complexities of love, duty, and social conflict in a period marked by feudal tensions between the nobility and burgeoning citizen class. Central to the story is Althea, a widow grappling with her mourning, her young son Henry, and the pressures of family and societal expectations regarding remarriage. At the start of the narrative, Althea is in mourning for her deceased husband, surrounded by well-meaning relatives who urge her to remarry for both her well-being and her son's future. The dialogue reveals a range of characters, including suitors from both nobility and the emerging merchant class, reflecting the era's social tensions. Amidst these familial pressures, Althea encounters Tausdorf, a gallant knight, whose respectful demeanor contrasts sharply with the more boorish suitors presented by her uncle. As the story unfolds, the friction between the social classes leads to divisions and confrontations within the town, foreshadowing the unfolding drama, intrigue, and potential romance that will characterize the rest of the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32070 |
| Release Date | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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