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Berthold Auerbach

    February 28, 1812 – February 8, 1882

    Berthold Auerbach was a German-Jewish poet and author recognized as the founder of the "tendency novel." This literary approach utilized fiction as a vehicle to shape public opinion on crucial social, political, moral, and religious matters. Auerbach's work exemplifies the power of narrative to engage with and influence societal discourse, making him a significant figure in German letters.

    Schwarzwälder Dorfgeschichten
    Sämtliche Werke
    Spinoza
    Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker Vol. I
    Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker Vol. III
    Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker Vol. II
    • Set in 19th-century Germany, this historical novel follows young Joseph as he navigates rural life in the Alpine region. His friendship with the enigmatic Clockmaker flourishes against snowy landscapes and charming villages. The story blends adventure and coming-of-age themes, immersing readers in a richly detailed past. Through evocative prose, it explores timeless motifs of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery. As the second volume of Auerbach's saga, it promises an engaging narrative filled with intrigue, heartache, and triumph.

      Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker Vol. II
    • Set in 19th-century Germany, this historical novel follows Joseph, a young man facing the trials of rural life in the Alpine region. His friendship with the mysterious Clockmaker develops against a backdrop of snowy landscapes and charming villages. Auerbach skillfully blends adventure and coming-of-age themes, immersing readers in a richly detailed world. The narrative explores timeless concepts of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery, promising an engaging experience filled with intrigue and emotional depth.

      Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker Vol. III
    • Set in 19th-century Germany, the story follows a young protagonist named Joseph as he navigates rural life in the picturesque Alpine region. His friendship with the enigmatic Clockmaker develops against snowy landscapes and charming villages. Auerbach skillfully blends adventure and coming-of-age themes, transporting readers to a bygone era where friendship, resilience, and self-discovery flourish. This first volume of an epic saga promises intrigue and emotional depth, featuring compelling characters and a richly rendered setting that will engage readers of all ages.

      Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker Vol. I
    • Spinoza

      • 452 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      The novel explores the life of Baruch de Spinoza, tracing his journey from a rabbinical student to a prominent rationalist philosopher of the 17th century. Through this narrative, Auerbach delves into significant social, political, moral, and religious themes, reflecting his belief in fiction's power to influence public discourse. As a key figure in the German "tendency novel," Auerbach's work highlights the intersection of personal growth and intellectual evolution within a historical context.

      Spinoza
    • "Sämtliche Werke" ist ein hochwertiger Nachdruck der Originalausgabe von 1871, herausgegeben von Hansebooks. Der Verlag fokussiert sich auf die Erhaltung historischer Literatur aus verschiedenen Themenbereichen und macht seltene Werke zugänglich, um historisches Wissen für die Zukunft zu bewahren.

      Sämtliche Werke
    • Schwarzwälder Dorfgeschichten

      • 520 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      Berthold Auerbach, ein bedeutender Schriftsteller des 19. Jahrhunderts, gewann mit seinen "Schwarzwälder Dorfgeschichten" internationale Anerkennung. In diesem Band sind drei seiner Erzählungen versammelt: "Sträflinge", "Die Frau Professorin" und "Luzifer". Diese Werke reflektieren Auerbachs Fähigkeit, fesselnde Geschichten zu erzählen, die das Leben und die Herausforderungen seiner Zeit widerspiegeln.

      Schwarzwälder Dorfgeschichten