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100 1 _aTieck, Ludwig,
_d1773-1853
245 1 4 _aThe Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm and Pietro of Abano :
_bTales from the German of Tieck
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aEnglish translation of: Der Alte vom Berge, Der Liebeszauber, and Pietro von Abano, oder, Petrus Apone.
500 _aRelease date is 2008-08-19
508 _aE-text prepared by Delphine Lettau
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26360
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