Karl Friedrich Kahlert Libros

This edition is reproduced directly from scanned microfilms of the one released in 1794 by a company called William Lane. Illegible words appear on a rare occation due to the occasional poor quality of the scans. The point here was to "recreate the works as they first appeared," not to improve upon them. In other words, this is how this early 18th century Gothic novel appeared back in the days when it was still novel.Lawrence Flammenberg was a known pseudonym of Karl Friedrich Kahlert.The translation by Peter Teuthold is unfaithful to the German original: It contains an added storyline borrowed from Schiller's Der Verbrecher aus verlorener Ehre (The Criminal of Lost Honour), and the alterations portray Germans in a noticeably poorer light than by Kahlert's pen.The book was originally printed in two separate volumes.

Set against a backdrop of a fierce storm, the narrative immerses readers in a haunting atmosphere filled with vivid imagery of nature's fury. The presence of a raven and the lonely sounds of an owl evoke themes of change and loss, signaling the transition from autumn. The elements create a sense of foreboding, suggesting that the characters may face significant challenges ahead. This evocative scene sets the tone for a story that likely explores deeper emotional and psychological landscapes.