Feudal tyrants; or, The Counts of Carlsheim and Sargans, volume 1 (of 4) by Naubert

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Author Naubert, Benedikte, 1756-1819
Translator Lewis, M. G. (Matthew Gregory), 1775-1818
Title Feudal tyrants; or, The Counts of Carlsheim and Sargans, volume 1 (of 4)
Original Publication United Kingdom: J. F. Hughes,1807.
Credits Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Feudal Tyrants; or, The Counts of Carlsheim and Sargans" by M.G. Lewis is a historical romance written in the early 19th century. The novel revolves around themes of feudal power struggles, love, and loss as it introduces characters like Elizabeth, the widowed Countess of Torrenburg, who is grappling with her emotions and duties after the death of her husband. The story unfolds through a series of letters and explores her relationships and the consequences of her life choices within the aristocratic society of her time. The opening of this volume sets the stage for Elizabeth's poignant internal struggles, as she corresponds with various characters, including Conrad, Abbot of Cloister-Curwald, who praises her constancy but also hints at deeper motivations within her solitude. Elizabeth acknowledges her unsanctified emotions tied to her past, notably concerning a tragic love. The letters reveal her conflicted feelings about her power as heiress and her obligations to those less fortunate, while she navigates through reminiscences of former friends and rivals. This rich introduction promises a narrative woven with intrigue, heartbreak, and the weight of societal expectations, establishing a compelling backdrop for the ensuing drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject German fiction -- Translations into English
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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