Project Gutenberg 2010-09-21 Public domain in the USA. 130 Heyse, Paul 1830 1914 Heise, Paul Heyse, Paul Johann Ludwig von L. C. S. Barbarossa, and Other Tales Barbarossa -- The embroideress of Treviso -- Lottka -- The lost son -- The fair Kate -- Geoffroy and Garcinde. Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books "Barbarossa and Other Tales" by Paul Heyse is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book begins with a captivating tale centered around the character of Erminia, a strikingly beautiful maiden caught in a complicated web of unrequited love, jealousy, and fate against a backdrop of Italian village life. The richness of the narrative hints at themes such as desire, tragedy, and the complexities of human relationships, drawing the reader into the emotional depths of its characters. The opening of "Barbarossa" introduces us to a reflective narrator, who recounts his experience of solitude in a secluded village. Set against the serene backdrop of the Sabine mountains, the protagonist becomes acquainted with Fra Angelico, a local apothecary who shares his melancholic reflections and sonnets, particularly focused on his lost love, Erminia. We learn of Erminia's beauty, her independence, and the tumultuous romantic advances she faces, including from Domenico, known as Barbarossa, and a Swedish captain named Gustavo. This intricate setup foreshadows the drama and conflict that will unravel, as we witness the interplay of love, jealousy, and betrayal that ultimately leads to tragic consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories, German -- Translations into English German fiction -- Translations into English PT Text Category: Short Stories Category: German Literature 561335 2025-08-13T14:24:59.232752 text/html 559054 2021-01-07T00:41:48 text/html 287421 2025-08-13T14:25:07.767709 application/epub+zip 295787 2025-08-13T14:25:02.268755 application/epub+zip 283116 2025-08-13T14:25:01.008736 application/epub+zip 506063 2025-08-13T14:25:11.963689 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 486458 2025-08-13T14:25:06.987757 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 443439 2022-09-15T11:47:10.975829 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 527986 2025-08-13T14:24:58.339766 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 527761 2021-01-07T00:41:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 527771 2021-01-07T00:41:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20989 2025-08-13T14:25:12.095681 application/rdf+xml 14131 2025-08-13T14:25:01.514725 image/jpeg 3911 2025-08-13T14:25:01.263768 image/jpeg 205730 2021-01-07T00:41:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 210233 2021-01-07T00:41:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 205664 2021-01-07T00:41:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 279770 2025-08-13T14:24:59.277746 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia