Berthold Auerbach
Berthold Auerbach was a German poet and author. He was the founder of the German "tendency novel", in which fiction is used as a means of influencing public opinion on social, political, moral, and religious questions.
Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine
Amidst scenic landscapes, a young man's quest for purpose ignites tangled relationships and stirs hidden desires, forcing characters to confront destiny and the chains of expectations.
By Berthold Auerbach
Black Forest Village Stories
In a small 19th-century village, discover the interwoven lives of its residents as they grapple with love, identity, and long-standing conflicts.
By Berthold Auerbach
Christian Gellert's Last Christmas From "German Tales" Published by the American Publishers' Corporation
In 1768 Leipzig, a celebrated poet's final Christmas intertwines with the life of a humble woodcutter, demonstrating that even in sorrow there is room for sacrifice and thanks.
By Berthold Auerbach
Waldfried: A Novel
Amidst revolutions and personal battles, a family's longing to reunite in their homeland highlights the powerful bond between generations.
By Berthold Auerbach
The little Barefoot : $b A tale
Two orphaned children lean on each other as they confront sorrow and an uncertain future in a village where their lives have been turned upside down.
By Berthold Auerbach
Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker. In Three Volumes. Vol. II.
In a quiet village, a recently bereaved clockmaker must balance the expectations of his family with his own journey of healing.
By Berthold Auerbach
Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker. In Three Volumes. Vol. III.
In a world of financial ruin and family drama, two people struggle to overcome both to find lasting love and happiness.
By Berthold Auerbach
Landolin
In a world of rural traditions and family pride, a joyous engagement takes a dark turn when a fateful accident threatens to shatter love and upend lives.
By Berthold Auerbach
Edelweiss: A Story
In a world touched by sorrow where a boy must navigate life after loss, he discovers the strength of love, family, and enduring memories.
By Berthold Auerbach
Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker. In Three Volumes. Vol. I.
A young boy's fateful experience in a wintery landscape sets off a chain of events, forever connecting the lives of those in his village through love, family secrets, and societal expectations.
By Berthold Auerbach
On the Heights: A Novel
Amidst royal duties and societal expectations, a peasant woman must confront an impossible sacrifice when she's chosen to nurse the royal child, changing her life and testing the boundaries between worlds.
By Berthold Auerbach