Project Gutenberg 2015-03-12 Public domain in the USA. 205 Seeburg, Franz von 1836 1894 Hacker, Franz Xaver Die Hexenrichter von Würzburg: Historische Novelle Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Matthias Grammel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Die Hexenrichter von Würzburg: Historische Novelle" by Franz von Seeburg is a historical novella written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the witch hunts in the early 17th century, focusing on the lives of marginalized individuals such as vagabonds and criminals, amidst the societal madness surrounding witchcraft accusations. The main character introduced is Zuckerwastl, a cunning trickster and thief, whose interactions with his associates hint at the exploitation, suffering, and desperation of those who operate on the fringes of society during turbulent times. At the start of the narrative, readers are immersed in a dark, foreboding forest landscape where a group of vagabonds gathers at a secluded house. The dialogue reveals their criminal intentions and their awareness of a societal climate rife with suspicion and fear of witchcraft. As they prepare to engage in their nefarious schemes, they express a distinct worldview shaped by their upbringing and social status. Interspersed with the characters' banter and reflections are ominous references to the witch hunts occurring in nearby towns, foreshadowing the tragic events that will unfold. The beginning effectively establishes the novella's tone, showcasing the complexities of its characters in a harshly judgmental society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. de Germany -- Fiction Witches -- Fiction Spee, Friedrich von, 1591-1635 -- Fiction Paranormal fiction, German PT Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: German Literature 434385 2025-09-19T11:53:43.966856 text/html 435317 2024-10-24T17:08:26 text/html 322114 2025-09-19T11:53:49.843777 application/epub+zip 325561 2025-09-19T11:53:45.055795 application/epub+zip 235768 2025-09-19T11:53:44.529828 application/epub+zip 458104 2025-09-19T11:53:53.520776 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 419154 2025-09-19T11:53:49.301801 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 331693 2022-09-22T04:41:38.488219 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382861 2025-09-19T11:53:43.180854 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 362908 2024-10-24T17:08:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17337 2025-09-19T11:53:53.651766 application/rdf+xml 22918 2025-09-19T11:53:44.624805 image/jpeg 3194 2025-09-19T11:53:44.577798 image/jpeg 289165 2025-09-19T11:53:44.027836 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