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100 1 _aDahn, Felix,
_d1834-1912
245 1 0 _aFelicitas: A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-05-02
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books
520 _a"Felicitas: A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476" by Felix Dahn is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds during a tumultuous period when the Germanic tribes are encroaching on the fading Roman Empire, particularly focusing on the lives of its characters amid this cultural upheaval. At its heart is the tender relationship between Fulvius, a young stone mason, and his wife Felicitas, who embody the struggle for happiness against the backdrop of impending chaos. The opening of the novel sets the stage with a blend of archaeological discovery and historical reflection. As the protagonist immerses himself in the remnants of Roman civilization, he stumbles upon an inscription that promises happiness but also foreshadows conflict. The narrative then shifts focus to Fulvius and Felicitas, highlighting their idyllic life within their villa as they navigate the societal changes brought on by the threat of German invasions. Tension builds as they hear alarming news of battles and threats from outside, while internal conflicts regarding debts and predatory figures like Zeno the usurer begin to surface. This initial part of the book intricately weaves personal and historical crises, establishing a gripping atmosphere that foreshadows the challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMigrations of nations -- Fiction
653 _aSalzburg (Austria : Land) -- History -- Fiction
700 1 _aSafford, Mary J.
_q(Mary Joanna),
_d1842-1916
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32222
999 _c73068
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