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Lifetime: 1825 - 1898 Passed: ≈ 126 years ago

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Conrad Ferdinand Meyer

Books by Conrad Ferdinand Meyer

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Heilige

Drama
Power Devotion Medieval Religious Conflict Church Historical King Grace Martyrdom

Set in 12th-century England, this historical novel tells the story of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury who was assassinated in 1170. The story is narrated by Hans the Crossbowman, who knew Becket personally and witnessed his rise and fall....

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Schuß von der Kanzel

Fiction Humour Novel
Marriage 19th century Love Pastoral Jealousy Moral social commentary Humor Intrigue Switzerland Novelle Shooting Clergy Pulpit

In Conrad Ferdinand Meyer's novella "Der Schuß von der Kanzel", we are introduced to the charming village of Lenzen, where a series of events unfolds. At the heart of the story is the charming and ambitious Pastor Melchior, a man who finds himself dr...

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Jürg Jenatsch

History Drama Novel
History Power Military Religion Politics Conflict Ambition Catholicism Switzerland Protestantism Thirty Years' War Graubünden

Jürg Jenatsch ist ein historischer Roman, der im Dreißigjährigen Krieg spielt und sich auf die turbulenten Ereignisse in Graubünden konzentriert. Im Zentrum der Handlung steht der charismatische und ambivalente Pfarrer Jürg Jenatsch, der zu einem ein...

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Hochzeit des Mönchs

Romance Fiction History Drama Tragedy
Family Marriage Love Tragedy Duty Betrayal Inner Conflict Monk Medieval Italy Dante Alighieri Vow Verona

In 'Hochzeit des Mönchs,' Conrad Ferdinand Meyer weaves a tale of love, duty, and the complexities of human desire. Through the voice of Dante Alighieri, the story unfolds in Verona, where a monk named Astorre faces a profound internal struggle. Boun...