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_aScheffel, Joseph Victor von, _d1826-1886 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aEkkehard: A Tale of the Tenth Century. Vol. 1 (of 2) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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| 500 | _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekkehard_(novel) | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-04-13 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive | ||
| 520 | _a"Ekkehard: A Tale of the Tenth Century" by Joseph Victor von Scheffel is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the life and times of Dame Hadwig, the Duchess of Suabia, alongside her interactions with Ekkehard, a scholar at the monastery of St. Gallus, and other characters of the era. The work combines elements of history and poetry to paint a vibrant picture of the socio-political landscape of tenth-century Germany, inviting readers to engage with a time of cultural transition and conflict. At the start of the story, the reader is introduced to the melancholic Duchess Hadwig as she reflects on her widowhood while observing the misty landscape of the Hohentwiel fortress. Amidst her ennui, she decides to embark on a journey to the monastery of St. Gallus, a significant center of learning and spiritual life. The narrative shifts to the monastery, where the abbot and the monks respond to her unexpected arrival, highlighting the strict religious rules governing their lives. Through lively dialogues and vivid descriptions, the opening establishes a rich backdrop of character dynamics, societal norms, and the contrasting desires between duty and personal longing. This first glimpse into the text sets the stage for a story that blends personal and historical themes, inviting curiosity about the unfolding events and character relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHedwig, Herzogin von Schwaben, approximately 938-994 -- Fiction | ||
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_aDelffs, Sofie, _d1844-1911 |
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