Florian Geyer (1896)

By Gerhart Hauptmann

Book Overview

Florian Geyer is a novel written by Gerhart Hauptmann and published in 1896. The story is set in Germany during the 16th century and follows the life of Florian Geyer, a legendary figure who was known for his bravery and courage. Geyer was a member of the Black Forest Riders, a group of rebels who fought against the oppression of the ruling class.The novel is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different period in Geyer's life. In the first part, Geyer is introduced as a young man who is passionate about justice and freedom. He becomes involved in the rebellion against the ruling class and quickly rises to become a leader of the Black Forest Riders.The second part of the novel takes place several years later, when Geyer is in his thirties. He has become a respected leader and is feared by the ruling class. However, he begins to question his own motives and the methods he has used to achieve his goals.In the final part of the novel, Geyer is an older man who has retired from the rebellion. He reflects on his life and the choices he has made, and comes to the realization that he has sacrificed too much for the cause. He decides to leave his old life behind and start anew.Florian Geyer is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of justice, freedom, and the cost of rebellion. It is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 143684942X
• ISBN13: 9781436849425
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"