Castle Crazy: And Maroshely (1851)

By Adalbert Stifter

Book Overview

Castle Crazy: And Maroshely is a novel written by Adalbert Stifter and published in 1851. The story is set in the fictional town of Maroshely, which is located in the mountains of Hungary. The main character is a young man named Franz, who is sent to Maroshely to work as a tutor for the children of a wealthy family. As Franz settles into his new life in Maroshely, he becomes fascinated by the ruins of a nearby castle that is said to be haunted. He begins to explore the castle and becomes convinced that it is inhabited by ghosts. However, his fascination with the castle soon turns to obsession, and he begins to spend more and more time there, neglecting his duties as a tutor.Meanwhile, Franz becomes romantically involved with a local girl named Amalia, who is also interested in the castle. Together, they explore the ruins and try to uncover the secrets of its past. However, their obsession with the castle ultimately leads to tragedy.Castle Crazy: And Maroshely is a haunting and atmospheric novel that explores themes of obsession, love, and the supernatural. Stifter's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the castle itself make for a captivating read, while the complex characters and their relationships add depth and complexity to the story. Overall, this is a must-read for fans of Gothic literature and anyone who enjoys a good ghost story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120269547
• ISBN13: 9781120269546
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"