TY  - BOOK
AU  - Velde,C.F.van der
AU  - Greene,Nathaniel
TI  - Tales from the German.  Volume I
AV  - PT 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - German fiction -- Translations into English
N1  - Release date is 2010-05-22; Arwed Gyllenstierna: a tale of the early part of the eighteenth century; Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Tales from the German. Volume I" by C. F. van der Velde is a collection of translated tales written in the early 19th century. This work presents a series of narratives spun from the fabric of German literature, featuring stories rich in historical contexts and thematic depth. The tales aim to illustrate lesser-known aspects of German history with a style that is both accessible and engaging, appealing to a broad audience.  The opening of the volume introduces a tale titled "Arwed Gyllenstierna," set in 1718 and revolving around the titular character, a young Swedish nobleman determined to join the military campaign against Norway. The narrative quickly establishes a conflict between Arwed and his father, Nils Count Gyllenstierna, who vehemently opposes the war due to the king's reckless leadership. The father-son dynamic is marked by tension over duty, honor, and familial loyalty, as Arwed’s youthful enthusiasm clashes with his father’s caution. Meanwhile, Arwed harbors a romantic interest in Georgina, the daughter of Baron von Goertz, which adds a layer of personal stakes to the political and military turmoil surrounding them. The intricate interplay of personal ambition, familial bonds, and nationalistic fervor sets the stage for a rich and dramatic narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32478
ER  -