1812: Historische roman by Ludwig Rellstab
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"1812: Historische roman" by Ludwig Rellstab is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars, focusing on the experiences of Lodewijk Rosen, a young German man, as he navigates through war-torn Europe and his personal trials, including his strong feelings for his sister Bianca. The narrative promises a blend of adventure, romance, and reflection on the larger societal impacts of
conflict. The opening of the novel introduces Lodewijk as he approaches the town of Duomo d'Ossola during a peaceful April evening in 1812. Recently returned from Italy, he wrestles with conflicting emotions about reentering a homeland plagued by war. His journey unexpectedly leads him to encounter a mysterious young woman resembling someone he met in Italy, which ignites his intrigue and complicates his feelings. As Lodewijk seeks to reconnect with his family, the narrative hints at deeper secrets and upcoming challenges while exploring themes of duty, longing, and the stark contrast of war’s destruction against moments of beauty and connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rellstab, Ludwig, 1799-1860 |
|---|---|
| Title | 1812: Historische roman |
| Credits | E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Russia -- Fiction |
| Subject | Russia -- History -- Alexander I, 1801-1825 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48216 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 487 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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