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Title: Andreas Hofer: An Historical Novel
Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: This etext was produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Andreas Hofer: An Historical Novel" by Louisa Mühlbach is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the historical figure Andreas Hofer, set against the backdrop of Austria's political turbulence and the looming threat of Napoleonic France. The story explores themes of loyalty, national pride, and the struggles faced by Austria as it nears a declaration of war, highlighting character dynamics among the imperial family and military leaders. The opening of the novel introduces the year 1809, a time of anticipation for war in Austria, led by Emperor Francis. Tension brews as Archduke John expresses his frustrations over the emperor's hesitations, fearing missed opportunities for Austria's military ambitions. The reader is introduced to various characters including the devoted John, the weary Emperor Francis, and the anxious Archduke Charles, setting the stage for a narrative drenched in the emotional and political stakes of an impending conflict. As the archdukes discuss strategies and sentiments regarding the war, whispers of the Tyrolese's wishes for liberation hint at Hofer's eventual involvement, establishing key plot points while focusing on the personal dilemmas faced by the characters amidst the historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mühlbach, L. (Luise), 1814-1873
EBook No.: 3666
Published: Jan 1, 2003
Downloads: 56
Language: English
Subject: Hofer, Andreas, 1767-1810 -- Fiction
Subject: Tyrol (Austria) -- History -- Uprising of 1809 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Andreas Hofer: An Historical Novel
Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: This etext was produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Andreas Hofer: An Historical Novel" by Louisa Mühlbach is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the historical figure Andreas Hofer, set against the backdrop of Austria's political turbulence and the looming threat of Napoleonic France. The story explores themes of loyalty, national pride, and the struggles faced by Austria as it nears a declaration of war, highlighting character dynamics among the imperial family and military leaders. The opening of the novel introduces the year 1809, a time of anticipation for war in Austria, led by Emperor Francis. Tension brews as Archduke John expresses his frustrations over the emperor's hesitations, fearing missed opportunities for Austria's military ambitions. The reader is introduced to various characters including the devoted John, the weary Emperor Francis, and the anxious Archduke Charles, setting the stage for a narrative drenched in the emotional and political stakes of an impending conflict. As the archdukes discuss strategies and sentiments regarding the war, whispers of the Tyrolese's wishes for liberation hint at Hofer's eventual involvement, establishing key plot points while focusing on the personal dilemmas faced by the characters amidst the historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mühlbach, L. (Luise), 1814-1873
EBook No.: 3666
Published: Jan 1, 2003
Downloads: 56
Language: English
Subject: Hofer, Andreas, 1767-1810 -- Fiction
Subject: Tyrol (Austria) -- History -- Uprising of 1809 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.