The Lauterbacher

Name: The Lauterbacher
Author: Berthold Auerbach

The Lauterbacher by Berthold Auerbach is a novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and longing. The story follows the protagonist, Lauterbach, as he navigates his way through life's challenges and struggles to find meaning and purpose. Through his experiences, Auerbach examines the human condition and the complexities of relationships, ultimately offering a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience.

By Berthold Auerbach · First published 1876 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Classics · 7,679 words

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The clear tones of the church-bell melted into the bright glow of noonday, and the peasants came homeward from the fields. The men carried their caps in their hands until they reached the highroad: the voice of God had called upon them to lay their farming-utensils aside and to seek refreshment in prayer and in bodily food. A young man of slender form had come up the road leading from the town to the village. He was attired in citizen's dress, and carried a brown "Ziegenhainer" walking-stick, with numerous names engraved upon it, in his hand. On coming in sight of the village, he stood still, listened to the song of the bell, and surveyed the forest of white-blossomed orchards in which the hamlet was imbedded. He saluted the people who came from the fields with a peculiar earnestness, as if they were his friends. They returned the greeting with almost equal cordiality, and often turned round to look at him again.

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Work type: Novella
Author: Berthold Auerbach
Date: 1876 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Classics, Literature
Length: 7,679 words
Structure: 1 section, 140 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The book depicts historical events and characters in a fictional setting.
Drama — The book has dramatic elements interwoven throughout its plot.
Classics — The book is written by a well-known author and has stood the test of time.
Literature — The author's writing style is literary and adopts complex narrative techniques.