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Title: Ekkehard: A Tale of the Tenth Century. Vol. 2 (of 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive

Summary: "Ekkehard: A Tale of the Tenth Century. Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Joseph Victor von Scheffel is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This narrative delves into the tumultuous events during the 10th century, following the aftermath of a fierce battle between Christians and Huns. The story rich with drama introduces central characters including Ekkehard, a custodian at St. Gall, and Dame Hadwig, along with various supporting figures as they navigate themes of loyalty, love, and conflict. At the start of the second volume, the opening chapter plunges into the somber setting of a battlefield, where the weight of death hangs in the air after a recent clash. The text vividly portrays monks and soldiers as they grapple with the harsh realities of loss, burial ceremonies, and the eerie contrast of life continuing amid sorrow. As the narrative unfolds, characters like Hadumoth and Audifax embark on personal journeys, illustrating youthful resilience as they seek to rescue Audifax from captivity. Meanwhile, the interactions among nobles and commoners showcase societal dynamics, hinting at larger themes of identity and transformation that resonate throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Scheffel, Joseph Victor von, 1826-1886

Translator: Delffs, Sofie

EBook No.: 35847

Published: Apr 13, 2011

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: Hedwig, Herzogin von Schwaben, approximately 938-994 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:35847:2 2011-04-13T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Delffs, Sofie Scheffel, Joseph Victor von en 1
2024-11-05T16:30:23Z Ekkehard: A Tale of the Tenth Century. Vol. 2 (of 2)

This edition has images.

Title: Ekkehard: A Tale of the Tenth Century. Vol. 2 (of 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive

Summary: "Ekkehard: A Tale of the Tenth Century. Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Joseph Victor von Scheffel is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This narrative delves into the tumultuous events during the 10th century, following the aftermath of a fierce battle between Christians and Huns. The story rich with drama introduces central characters including Ekkehard, a custodian at St. Gall, and Dame Hadwig, along with various supporting figures as they navigate themes of loyalty, love, and conflict. At the start of the second volume, the opening chapter plunges into the somber setting of a battlefield, where the weight of death hangs in the air after a recent clash. The text vividly portrays monks and soldiers as they grapple with the harsh realities of loss, burial ceremonies, and the eerie contrast of life continuing amid sorrow. As the narrative unfolds, characters like Hadumoth and Audifax embark on personal journeys, illustrating youthful resilience as they seek to rescue Audifax from captivity. Meanwhile, the interactions among nobles and commoners showcase societal dynamics, hinting at larger themes of identity and transformation that resonate throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Scheffel, Joseph Victor von, 1826-1886

Translator: Delffs, Sofie

EBook No.: 35847

Published: Apr 13, 2011

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: Hedwig, Herzogin von Schwaben, approximately 938-994 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:35847:3 2011-04-13T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Delffs, Sofie Scheffel, Joseph Victor von en 1