Abaellino der große Bandit by Heinrich Zschokke

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Author Zschokke, Heinrich, 1771-1848
Title Abaellino der große Bandit
Alternate Title Abaellino der grosse Bandit
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Summary "Abaellino der große Bandit" by Heinrich Zschokke is a historical novel written in the late 18th century. The story is set in Venice and follows the character Abaellino, a man grappling with his unfortunate fate as a beggar, who becomes entangled with bandits and embarks on a tumultuous path of adventures. The book explores themes of identity, morality, and the effects of one's circumstances, as the protagonist entertains thoughts of either living as a noble character or succumbing to a life of crime as a bandit. The opening of "Abaellino der große Bandit" introduces the protagonist, a despondent young man in Venice, contemplating his grim situation. He is depicted as a former nobleman, now reduced to begging due to his misfortunes and reminisces about his past life filled with promise and love. As he wanders the streets, he inadvertently becomes involved in a violent encounter, saving a stranger from an attack by a lurking bandit. This act of bravery leads him to cross paths with a group of bandits, posing a significant turning point that sets the stage for his struggles with identity, morality, and the choices that lie ahead. The narrative sets a darkly intriguing tone as it delves into the complexities of human character and destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Venice (Italy) -- Fiction
Subject Criminals -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 52718
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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