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The Runenberg - cover

The Runenberg

Ludwig Tieck

Translator Thomas Carlyle

Publisher: e-artnow

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Summary

"The Runenberg" is a fascinating fairy tale with a religious bend by German writer Ludwig Tieck. It tells the story of a gloomy hunter named Christian whose life takes an unexpected turn after meeting a stranger in the mountains.
Available since: 12/03/2023.
Print length: 21 pages.

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