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Lifetime: 1824 - 1896 Passed: ≈ 128 years ago

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Writer

Country/Nationality

Otto Roquette

Books by Otto Roquette

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Freiwerber

Comedy Romance Fiction Novel
Marriage Love School Friendship Courtship Germany German Literature Classic Humor Teacher Shy Awkward

Friedrich Stievel, a shy teacher at a local high school, finds himself in a predicament when he decides to propose to the beautiful Berta. His timidity leads him to seek help from his friend Theobald Spaatz to act as his 'Freiwerber' (a person who a...

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Maigraf

Romance Adventure Fiction Novel
Family Love War Escape Adventure Fate Duty Business Decision Small Town Return Brother

Rambert, a young man who has experienced the turmoil of war, returns to his hometown of Hildesheim after years away. He is faced with the responsibility of taking over his deceased father's business, a prospect he finds deeply unappealing. He is fur...

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Johann

Comedy Fiction Fairy Tale Drama
Family Revenge Isolation Forest Betrayal Relationships Misery German Literature Folklore German Brother Uncle

Johann, a young man mistreated by his brother and uncle, is banished to a remote forest as a forester. Initially finding solace in his solitude, his peace is shattered when his tormentors and their daughter arrive uninvited at his doorstep. This arri...

Bei Tische, Eine gastrosophische Novelle Cover image

Bei Tische, Eine gastrosophische Novelle

Comedy Romance Fiction
Marriage 19th century Love Social Class Gastronomy Prussia Fine Dining

“At Table” is a satirical novella by Otto Roquette that was first published in 1882. The story takes place at a lavish dinner party hosted by a wealthy businessman. Among the guests is Geheimrat von Schatz, a gastronome who views dining as a high art...