02094cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500450015126400510019630000470024733600260029433700260032033800360034650000310038250801280041352010980054153400450163965300270168465300380171185600430174924390UtSlPG20260610133547.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aPT1 aSteinhausen, Heinrich,d1836-191710aIrmela :bEine Geschichte aus alter Zeit 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-01-21  aProduced by Inka Weide, Evelyn Kawrykow, Markus Brenner
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http://www.pgdp.net  a"Irmela" by Heinrich Steinhausen is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a serene setting around the Cistercian abbey of Maulbronn, during the time of Abbot Albrecht, introducing themes of art, memory, and human relationships through the experiences of the monk Diether. The initial chapters promise rich character development and a deep exploration of the spiritual and artistic life within the monastic community.  At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the peaceful ambience of a Pentecost Sunday at the Maulbronn abbey, where the monk Diether reflects on his memories and the beauty around him. As he interacts with his fellow monks, we sense his connection with art and a longing for something greater, hinting at a story that will intertwine his artistic aspirations with spiritual devotion. The opening establishes a contemplative tone, blending the tranquility of monastic life with Diether's inner journey, suggesting an exploration of faith, art, and the human experience along his path. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMonasteries -- Fiction  aBlack Forest (Germany) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24390