Project Gutenberg 2010-10-23 Public domain in the USA. 158 Rack, B. A. Suppanen, Alma 1858 1937 A--a Stuifen: Historiallinen kertomus Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Stuifen: Historiallinen kertomus" by B. A. Rack is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the context of medieval Germany, specifically around the time of the Crusades, focusing on the life of Fredrik von Stuifen, the last heir of a noble lineage, as he navigates the complexities of love, loyalty, and duty. The narrative features central characters such as the noble Fredrik, his protective father Count Ulrik, and his love interest, the beautiful Bertta von Hohenstaufen, as well as the enigmatic Hanno von Rechberg. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the serene yet desolate landscape around the ruined castle of Stuifen, setting a melancholic tone. As Fredrik prepares for an impending marriage to Bertta, tensions arise with his father Ulrik, who wishes to protect him by forbidding involvement in battles against their enemies. However, Fredrik is impulsively drawn to adventure and glory in the name of honor, despite the dangers associated with the Crusades. The narrative hints at betrayal and rivalry, particularly with Hanno, who is secretly envious of Fredrik’s place in Bertta's affections. The stage is set for conflict as Fredrik vows to uphold his family's legacy while grappling with his feelings for both Bertta and the beauty of the land around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 24.6 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. fi Historical fiction PT Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: German Literature 109821 2025-08-14T04:03:02.448163 text/html 109642 2025-01-14T04:05:59.149457 text/html 115730 2025-08-14T04:03:07.792144 application/epub+zip 115726 2025-08-14T04:03:05.397175 application/epub+zip 100569 2025-08-14T04:03:04.297170 application/epub+zip 261443 2025-08-14T04:03:09.534160 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 253204 2025-08-14T04:03:07.135176 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 149425 2022-09-15T12:32:16.722504 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98261 2025-08-14T04:03:02.214173 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 94660 2010-10-23T19:43:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17660 2025-08-14T04:03:09.661147 application/rdf+xml 16404 2025-08-14T04:03:04.788159 image/jpeg 3933 2025-08-14T04:03:04.540162 image/jpeg 37337 2010-10-23T19:43:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 115191 2025-08-14T04:03:02.459168 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 fi.wikipedia