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Uniform Title: Am Kreuz. English
Title: On the Cross: A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
Summary: "On the Cross: A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau" by Wilhelmine von Hillern is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the picturesque village of Oberammergau, known for its Passion Play, and revolves around themes of faith, sacrifice, and the human search for meaning. The opening introduces the main character, Countess Madeleine von Wildenau, as she embarks on a journey filled with longing, self-discovery, and the complexities of love amid the backdrop of religious fervor. The beginning of the novel sets a dramatic and introspective tone as Countess Madeleine arrives in Oberammergau, reflecting on her spiritual struggles and yearning for deeper meaning in her life. She encounters various characters, including a mysterious man with a burdened gaze seen from a distance, stirring questions about identity and purpose. As the Countess navigates the challenges of her aristocratic existence juxtaposed against the simplicity of the villagers' lives, her experiences lead to profound realizations about faith, duty, and the timeless nature of human longing for connection and truth. This poignant start hints at an exploration of not only personal but also collective struggles in the face of historical and cultural upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Hillern, Wilhelmine von, 1836-1916
Translator: Safford, Mary J. (Mary Joanna), 1842-1916
EBook No.: 36725
Published: Jul 15, 2011
Downloads: 1070
Language: English
Subject: Oberammergauer Passionsspiel -- Fiction
Subject: Oberammergau (Germany) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Am Kreuz. English
Title: On the Cross: A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
Summary: "On the Cross: A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau" by Wilhelmine von Hillern is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the picturesque village of Oberammergau, known for its Passion Play, and revolves around themes of faith, sacrifice, and the human search for meaning. The opening introduces the main character, Countess Madeleine von Wildenau, as she embarks on a journey filled with longing, self-discovery, and the complexities of love amid the backdrop of religious fervor. The beginning of the novel sets a dramatic and introspective tone as Countess Madeleine arrives in Oberammergau, reflecting on her spiritual struggles and yearning for deeper meaning in her life. She encounters various characters, including a mysterious man with a burdened gaze seen from a distance, stirring questions about identity and purpose. As the Countess navigates the challenges of her aristocratic existence juxtaposed against the simplicity of the villagers' lives, her experiences lead to profound realizations about faith, duty, and the timeless nature of human longing for connection and truth. This poignant start hints at an exploration of not only personal but also collective struggles in the face of historical and cultural upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Hillern, Wilhelmine von, 1836-1916
Translator: Safford, Mary J. (Mary Joanna), 1842-1916
EBook No.: 36725
Published: Jul 15, 2011
Downloads: 1070
Language: English
Subject: Oberammergauer Passionsspiel -- Fiction
Subject: Oberammergau (Germany) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.