The Imperial Crown by Wilhelm Raabe

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Author Raabe, Wilhelm, 1831-1910
Translator Wooff, Michael
Uniform Title Des Reiches Krone. English
Title The Imperial Crown
Note Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by English translation produced by Michael Wooff
Summary "The Imperial Crown" by Wilhelm Raabe is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set during a tumultuous period in medieval Europe, particularly focusing on the fall of Constantinople and the subsequent recovery of the Holy Roman Empire's crown jewels, the story centers around an old man in Nuremberg who reflects on his youth, friendships, and the moments that shaped his life against the backdrop of political strife and personal loss. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to an older scribe grappling with the echoes of a significant historical event—the fall of Constantinople in 1453. As he writes, the noise of the town and the teachings of the fiery monk, Johannes Capistranus, intertwine with memories of his younger days, particularly concerning a friendship with the knight Michael Groland and the beautiful Mechthild Grossin. The narrative reveals the impact of their youthful adventures, the struggles for the imperial crown, and the larger implications of the ongoing wars within Christendom. The old man's reflections blend personal experience with historical context, leading up to the immediate crisis of the imperial crown's fate and foreshadowing the tribulations that are to come—a complex interplay of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Germany -- History -- Late Middle Ages, 1254-1517 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 48718
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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