John Gutenberg, First Master Printer His Acts and Most Remarkable Discourses and his Death

"John Gutenberg, First Master Printer" by Franz von Dingelstedt is a historical narrative that brings to life the story of Johannes Gutenberg, the man who invented the printing press, and the events of 15th-century Europe. The book vividly shows the challenges Gutenberg faced, how he dealt with people around him, and the important things that shaped printing into both an art and a job. The story starts with an energetic wedding between Peter Schoeffer and Christine Fust, who are Gutenberg's old student and the daughter of his partner. But the happiness is mixed with political stress from fighting for power in the area. During the party, a disagreement breaks out about Gutenberg's role in the world of printing, suggesting the problems and fights he had as his new printing method started to change society. The beginning chapter perfectly shows the contrast between happy public occasions and the private battles of a dreamer stuck between past success and present difficulties..