Volksgericht

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Set in 19th-century Galicia, the narrative follows Wenzel, a young man whose love for the local judge's daughter leads to rejection and radicalization. Joining a revolutionary group against Austrian rule, Wenzel faces arrest and trial by a people's court. The story explores themes of love, political struggle, and the legitimacy of popular justice, raising profound questions about morality and authority. This work, originally published in 1882, is presented as a facsimile reprint, preserving its cultural significance.