Jenseit Des Tweed

Jenseit des Tweed

by Theodor Fontane

In "Jenseit des Tweed" (Beyond the Tweed), Theodor Fontane documents his journey through Scotland with his friend Bernhard von Lepel. The book blends insightful observations of the Scottish landscape and its people with engaging tales of folklore and historical events. Fontane's writing, known for its lyrical prose and keen eye for detail, paints a vivid picture of the country, capturing its beauty, its cultural heritage, and its spirit. The book also reveals Fontane's admiration for Sir Walter Scott, whose influence on his literary style is evident throughout the narrative.

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Theodor Fontane was a German novelist and poet, regarded by many as the most important 19th-century German-language realist author. He published the first of his novels, for which he is best known tod...

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