Friend Fritz: A Tale Of The Banks Of The Lauter (1877)

By Émile Erckmann

Book Overview

""Friend Fritz: A Tale Of The Banks Of The Lauter"" is a novel written by Emile Erckmann and first published in 1877. The story is set in the countryside of Alsace, France, near the German border, and follows the life of a peasant named Fritz Kobus. Fritz is a kind and generous man who is well-liked by his neighbors and friends. He lives a simple life, working on his farm and spending time with his family and friends. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with a wealthy woman named Suzel. Despite their differences in social status, Fritz and Suzel become close friends and eventually fall in love. The novel explores themes of social class, love, and friendship, and offers a glimpse into rural life in 19th-century France.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: 1120623081
• ISBN13: 9781120623089
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"