Das Holzknechthaus: Eine Waldgeschichte (1914)

By Peter Rosegger and Marie Goebel

Book Overview

Das Holzknechthaus: Eine Waldgeschichte is a novel written by Austrian author Peter Rosegger and published in 1914. The story is set in the forested mountains of Styria, Austria, and follows the life of a young man named Peter who becomes a woodcutter, or Holzknecht, and builds a cabin in the woods.The novel explores themes of nature, solitude, and self-reliance as Peter learns to live off the land and fend for himself in the wilderness. He encounters various challenges, including harsh weather, dangerous animals, and the isolation of living alone in the woods.As Peter becomes more skilled in his craft, he begins to appreciate the beauty and power of the natural world around him. He also forms a deep connection with his surroundings and the animals that inhabit the forest.Throughout the novel, Rosegger portrays the Holzknecht lifestyle as a noble and honorable way of life, rooted in hard work, self-sufficiency, and respect for nature. The book has become a classic of Austrian literature and is considered a masterpiece of nature writing.This Book Is In English.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: 1160365091
• ISBN13: 9781160365093
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"