Des Waldbauern Friedel by Margarete Lenk
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"Des Waldbauern Friedel" by Margarete Lenk is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The story is set in the year 1730, amidst the scenic landscapes of Salzburg, focusing on the life of a forest farmer named Andreas and his young orphaned grandson Friedel. The narrative revolves around themes of faith, oppression, and the enduring bond between the two characters as they navigate the challenges posed by an oppressive regime.
The opening of the novel depicts an idyllic summer day where the elderly Andreas and his grandson Friedel are resting by a meadow, surrounded by their modest farm animals. Throughout their conversation, the tensions of the times emerge, particularly regarding the oppressive rule of the Archbishop Firmian, who threatens their Protestant faith and drives them from their home. Andreas educates Friedel about their beliefs, instilling in him the importance of faith, resilience, and the notion of familial loyalty. As the story progresses, the atmosphere darkens with the encroaching threat of persecution, foreshadowing the trials and tribulations they are soon to face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lenk, Margarete, 1841-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title | Des Waldbauern Friedel |
| Original Publication | Germany: Johannes Herrmann,1912. |
| Credits | the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories, German |
| Subject | Salzburgers -- Emigration, 1731-1735 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67210 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67210-6 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 152 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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