Project Gutenberg 2011-07-23 Public domain in the USA. 144 Hillern, Wilhelmine von 1836 1916 Birch, Wilhelmine Von Hillern, Wilhelmine Bell, Clara 1834 1927 Poynter, E. Frances (Eleanor Frances) Poynter, Eleanor Frances The Vulture Maiden [Die Geier-Wally.] Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive "The Vulture Maiden [Die Geier-Wally]" by Wilhelmine von Hillern is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a strong and fearless protagonist, Wallburga Stromminger, affectionately known as Wally, who defies the societal norms of her time and showcases her extraordinary bravery and independence. As she navigates her tumultuous relationship with her overbearing father and her growing feelings for Joseph, the bear-hunter, the novel explores themes of love, rebellion, and the connection between humanity and nature. At the start of "The Vulture Maiden," readers are introduced to Wally, who dares to stand near the edge of a precipice, earning her the nickname "Vulture-maiden." Her reputation is founded on her audacious childhood feat of retrieving a young vulture from a precarious cliff, showcasing her unparalleled strength and mastery of the rugged Tyrolean landscape. The narrative unfolds as Wally grapples with her father's oppressive nature and societal expectations, culminating in a confrontation that forces her into exile to the harshness of the Hochjoch mountains. Amidst this, her longing for connection, especially with Joseph, fuels her quest for freedom and self-identity, compelling the reader to follow Wally's dramatic journey as she seeks her place in a world that often feels hostile and constraining. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Tyrol (Austria) -- Fiction PT Text Category: Novels Category: German Literature 398442 2025-08-15T05:26:56.761012 text/html 399923 2021-01-07T22:42:39 text/html 232139 2025-08-15T05:27:04.973957 application/epub+zip 236337 2025-08-15T05:27:00.288977 application/epub+zip 216298 2025-08-15T05:26:58.973994 application/epub+zip 439616 2025-08-15T05:27:08.588930 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 415394 2025-08-15T05:27:04.069947 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 387458 2022-09-17T03:38:33.595049 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 361448 2025-08-15T05:26:55.776986 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 361177 2021-01-07T22:42:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 361194 2021-01-07T22:42:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21139 2025-08-15T05:27:08.732913 application/rdf+xml 15486 2025-08-15T05:26:59.478963 image/jpeg 3760 2025-08-15T05:26:59.223967 image/jpeg 138045 2021-01-07T22:42:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 142443 2021-01-07T22:42:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 138004 2021-01-07T22:42:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 227013 2025-08-15T05:26:56.802070 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia