Friedrich Spielhagen
Friedrich Spielhagen was a German novelist, literary theorist and translator. He tried a number of careers in his early 20s, but at 25 began writing and translating. His best known novel is Sturmflut and his novel In Reih' und Glied was quite successful in Russia.
The Breaking of the Storm, Vol. III.
Amidst secrets and societal pressures, a woman navigates love, betrayal, and personal discovery.
By Friedrich Spielhagen
Quisisana; or, Rest at Last
An ailing man's quiet recovery is upended by the impending arrival of a woman from his past, forcing him to confront unresolved emotions and long-held regrets.
By Friedrich Spielhagen
Problematic Characters: A Novel
In a castle filled with secrets, a new tutor will soon find that the biggest lessons come not from books, but from navigating a family's hidden struggles and a wild child's untamed heart.
By Friedrich Spielhagen
The German Pioneers: A Tale of the Mohawk
Amidst a new land filled with both promise and prejudice, a young farmer’s compassion for a struggling immigrant woman sparks a journey of love and resilience.
By Friedrich Spielhagen
The Breaking of the Storm, Vol. I.
A journey by sea becomes a turbulent crossing as romance, ambition, and hidden dangers emerge when a ship carrying a general and his daughter encounters a storm, testing the resolve of all aboard.
By Friedrich Spielhagen
The Breaking of the Storm, Vol. II.
In a world on the edge of change, a man, torn by divided loyalties, confronts love, secrets, and the courage to fight for a better world.
By Friedrich Spielhagen
What the Swallow Sang: A Novel
A man's return to his hometown reignites bittersweet memories of family secrets and a long-lost love.
By Friedrich Spielhagen
Through Night to Light: A Novel
Amidst the beauty of nature, two young men journey through Germany as one seeks to understand tragedy and confronts a troubled friend, challenging everything they thought they knew about life.
By Friedrich Spielhagen
Hammer and Anvil: A Novel
When a schoolboy and his best friend play hooky, they must navigate the complexities of strained family relationships with their strict father and professor.
By Friedrich Spielhagen