Project Gutenberg 2004-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 73 Hauff, Wilhelm 1802 1827 Lichtenstein Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. This text was produced for Project Gutenberg by Mike Pullen and Delphine Lettau "Lichtenstein" by Wilhelm Hauff is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the land of Württemberg in southern Germany during the tumultuous events of the early 16th century, primarily focusing on the challenges faced by Duke Ulrich of Württemberg. As tensions rise within the region, the narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and conflict against the backdrop of political strife and societal upheaval. The opening of "Lichtenstein" sets the stage for a tale steeped in rich historical context. It provides an overview of the fertile land of Württemberg, its struggles for autonomy, and the turning point in the life of Duke Ulrich, marked by his conflicts with both external foes and internal dissent. The narrative then introduces the bustling atmosphere of Ulm as the people prepare for the entry of the dignitaries of the Swabian League. Amidst this vibrant setting, the focus shifts to Georg von Sturmfeder, a young man caught between loyalty and love, who aspires to prove himself a worthy knight while harboring deep feelings for Marie, the daughter of his lord, and who is intrigued by the unfolding events around him. As the characters navigate their lives against the backdrop of impending war, personal motives intertwine with broader historical narratives, setting the stage for an engaging story of romance and adventure amid the fight for power. (This is an automatically generated summary.) de Ulrich, Duke of Württemberg, 1487-1550 -- Fiction PT Text DE Prosa Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 779299 779186 2024-10-03T10:25:56.972104 2023-10-03T09:19:07.474714 text/html text/html 779292 779179 2024-10-03T10:25:57.308596 2023-10-03T09:19:07.712694 text/html text/html 354889 2024-10-03T10:26:06.548533 application/epub+zip 366814 2024-10-03T10:25:59.454540 application/epub+zip 366814 2024-10-03T10:25:58.160772 application/epub+zip 597336 2024-10-03T10:26:12.021540 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 565664 2024-10-03T10:26:05.749531 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 534927 2022-09-03T13:12:32.211215 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 730610 730548 2024-10-03T10:25:56.406075 2023-10-03T09:19:07.075687 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 715312 2020-12-29T23:43:01 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 277539 2020-12-29T23:43:01 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19327 2024-10-03T10:26:12.150481 application/rdf+xml 11254 2024-10-03T10:25:58.705545 image/jpeg 3025 2024-10-03T10:25:58.433553 image/jpeg 350130 2024-10-03T10:25:57.382582 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia