The Lost Manuscript: A Novel by Gustav Freytag
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"The Lost Manuscript" by Gustav Freytag is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the efforts of Professor Felix Werner, an ambitious philologist, and his friend Doctor Fritz Hahn as they endeavor to uncover a lost manuscript of Tacitus, believed to be hidden in the Manor of Bielstein since the Thirty Years' War. The narrative interweaves themes of intellectual discovery, personal growth, and the continuity of human
experience as it explores the lives and aspirations of its characters. At the start of the novel, we meet Professor Werner, who is engrossed in his studies and the world of ancient manuscripts. He becomes excited upon discovering a fragmented manuscript that mentions the existence of a valuable work from Tacitus, leading him and Dr. Hahn to consider the manuscript's fate. As they journey to investigate the manor's history, poignant scenes unfold, including a funeral at a nearby church where they witness a kind, devoted maiden comforting a grieving mother. This encounter hints at the deeper connections between the characters, setting the stage for a rich exploration of their relationships and motivations as they pursue the mystery of the lost manuscript. The opening captures a blend of academic ambition and emotional depth, promising readers a thoughtful exploration of humanity and the shared desire for meaning in the pursuit of knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Freytag, Gustav, 1816-1895 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | Die verlorene handschrift. English |
| Title | The Lost Manuscript: A Novel |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33857 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33857-6 |
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 748 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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