02429cam a22003133u 4500 33857 UtSlPG 20260610133754.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Freytag, Gustav, 1816-1895 Die verlorene handschrift. English The Lost Manuscript: A Novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-10-14 Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive "The Lost Manuscript" by Gustav Freytag is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the efforts of Professor Felix Werner, an ambitious philologist, and his friend Doctor Fritz Hahn as they endeavor to uncover a lost manuscript of Tacitus, believed to be hidden in the Manor of Bielstein since the Thirty Years' War. The narrative interweaves themes of intellectual discovery, personal growth, and the continuity of human experience as it explores the lives and aspirations of its characters. At the start of the novel, we meet Professor Werner, who is engrossed in his studies and the world of ancient manuscripts. He becomes excited upon discovering a fragmented manuscript that mentions the existence of a valuable work from Tacitus, leading him and Dr. Hahn to consider the manuscript's fate. As they journey to investigate the manor's history, poignant scenes unfold, including a funeral at a nearby church where they witness a kind, devoted maiden comforting a grieving mother. This encounter hints at the deeper connections between the characters, setting the stage for a rich exploration of their relationships and motivations as they pursue the mystery of the lost manuscript. The opening captures a blend of academic ambition and emotional depth, promising readers a thoughtful exploration of humanity and the shared desire for meaning in the pursuit of knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified German fiction -- Translations into English https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33857 74703 74703