Castle Crazy: And Maroshely (1851)

By Adalbert Stifter

Book Overview

Castle Crazy: And Maroshely is a novel written by Adalbert Stifter and first published in 1851. The story follows the life of a young man named Heinrich, who inherits a castle from his uncle. The castle, known as Castle Crazy, is located in a remote area and is said to be haunted by ghosts. Heinrich moves into the castle with his wife and begins to experience strange occurrences. As he investigates the history of the castle, he learns about the tragic events that took place there in the past.In addition to the story of Heinrich and Castle Crazy, the novel also tells the story of Maroshely, a small village located near the castle. The residents of Maroshely are simple people who live off the land and are deeply connected to their traditions and customs. The novel explores the relationship between the people of Maroshely and the castle, as well as the impact of modernization on their way of life.Castle Crazy: And Maroshely is a complex and multi-layered novel that explores themes of history, tradition, and modernization. It is a fascinating and thought-provoking read that will appeal to anyone interested in the history and culture of central Europe.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: 1166606732
• ISBN13: 9781166606732
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"