02123cam a22003133u 4500 24390 UtSlPG 20260610133547.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Steinhausen, Heinrich, 1836-1917 Irmela : Eine Geschichte aus alter Zeit Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-01-21 Produced by Inka Weide, Evelyn Kawrykow, Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Monasteries -- Fiction Black Forest (Germany) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24390 65391 65391