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100 1 _aHillern, Wilhelmine von,
_d1836-1916
240 1 0 _aAm Kreuz. English
245 1 0 _aOn the Cross: A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-07-15
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
520 _a"On the Cross: A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau" by Wilhelmine von Hillern is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the picturesque village of Oberammergau, known for its Passion Play, and revolves around themes of faith, sacrifice, and the human search for meaning. The opening introduces the main character, Countess Madeleine von Wildenau, as she embarks on a journey filled with longing, self-discovery, and the complexities of love amid the backdrop of religious fervor. The beginning of the novel sets a dramatic and introspective tone as Countess Madeleine arrives in Oberammergau, reflecting on her spiritual struggles and yearning for deeper meaning in her life. She encounters various characters, including a mysterious man with a burdened gaze seen from a distance, stirring questions about identity and purpose. As the Countess navigates the challenges of her aristocratic existence juxtaposed against the simplicity of the villagers' lives, her experiences lead to profound realizations about faith, duty, and the timeless nature of human longing for connection and truth. This poignant start hints at an exploration of not only personal but also collective struggles in the face of historical and cultural upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOberammergauer Passionsspiel -- Fiction
653 _aOberammergau (Germany) -- Fiction
700 1 _aSafford, Mary J.
_q(Mary Joanna),
_d1842-1916
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36725
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