Waldfried is a novel written by Berthold Auerbach in 1840. The story follows the life of a young man named Waldfried, who grows up in a small village nestled in the German countryside. Waldfried is a sensitive and introspective individual who struggles with his own identity and purpose in life. As he navigates his way through adolescence and into adulthood, he grapples with feelings of alienation and disillusionment, ultimately finding solace in the natural world and the simple pleasures of life. The novel explores themes of existentialism, melancholy, and the search for meaning and purpose in a rapidly changing world.
By Berthold Auerbach · First published 1840 · Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Social Issues · 60 chapters