Kampf und Tod Karls des Zwölften: Historische Erzählungen by Verner von Heidenstam
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"Kampf und Tod Karls des Zwölften: Historische Erzählungen" by Verner von Heidenstam is a collection of historical narratives written in the early 20th century. The work explores the dramatic and turbulent events surrounding the Swedish King Charles XII, particularly delving into themes of war, heroism, and the human condition amidst the chaos of battle. The opening of the collection presents a bleak and harrowing depiction of Swedish forces besieged by winter, suffering
great hardships and denials as they seek shelter from the harsh elements. Soldiers are depicted in a state of despair, enduring severe frostbite and apparent desperation. As the narrative progresses, the focus shifts to the King's personal struggles and challenges in commanding his troops, showcasing his youthful yet stubborn demeanor amidst political strife and impending threats. The scene is set for a tense exploration of loyalty, bravery, and the burdens of leadership as the narrative hints at the challenges that lie ahead for King Charles XII and his men. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Heidenstam, Verner von, 1859-1940 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Bergman, Gustaf, 1880- |
| Title | Kampf und Tod Karls des Zwölften: Historische Erzählungen |
| Note | German translations of selected stories from: Karolinerna. |
| Contents | Das befestigte Haus -- Der Königsritt -- Fredrikshall. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Swedish fiction -- Translations into German |
| Subject | Sweden -- History -- Charles XII, 1697-1718 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Charles XII, King of Sweden, 1682-1718 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Swedish -- Translations into German |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64524 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-64524-7 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 402 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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