02208cam a22003133u 4500 26360 UtSlPG 20260610133613.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Tieck, Ludwig, 1773-1853 The Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm and Pietro of Abano : Tales from the German of Tieck Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier English translation of: Der Alte vom Berge, Der Liebeszauber, and Pietro von Abano, oder, Petrus Apone. Release date is 2008-08-19 E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau "The Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm, and Pietro of Abano" by Ludwig Tieck is a collection of tales written in the early 19th century. The narrative weaves together folklore and character-driven personal dramas, centering around the enigmatic figure of Herr Balthasar, a wealthy yet reclusive industrialist, and his complex relationships with those around him. The book explores themes of fortune, power, and the supernatural. At the start of the collection, the story introduces Herr Balthasar, known for his wealth and eccentricities, and his overseer Edward, who has a contrasting cheerful demeanor. The dynamics between Balthasar and his employees, particularly young William, who suddenly flees, hint at underlying tensions related to trust and betrayal. Simultaneously, villagers whisper superstitions about Balthasar's riches being connected to supernatural forces. The beginning sets the stage for exploring both personal and communal narratives, revealing the darkness that looms over their lives intertwined with folklore, moral dilemmas, and the specter of greed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified German fiction -- Translations into English https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26360 67304 67304