The Fool In Christ: Emmanuel Quint

By Thomas Seltzer and Gerhart Hauptmann

Book Overview

The Fool In Christ: Emmanuel Quint is a novel written by Gerhart Hauptmann. The book tells the story of Emmanuel Quint, a man who believes that he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. He travels throughout Germany, preaching to people and performing miracles, but his message is often misunderstood or rejected by those around him. Despite this, he remains steadfast in his belief and continues to spread his message of love and compassion. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a wealthy businessman, a group of peasants, and a young woman who becomes his disciple. The novel explores themes of faith, love, and social justice, and raises questions about the nature of religious belief and the role of the individual in society. The Fool In Christ: Emmanuel Quint is a thought-provoking and engaging work of literature that will appeal to readers interested in philosophy, religion, and social commentary.Well-Regarded Novel Concerning A Modern-Day Mystic Who, In Emulating Christ's Precepts, Suffers A Similar Fate. In The Year Of Its U.K. Publication, Hauptmann Received The Nobel Prize For Literature.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: 1425497268
• ISBN13: 9781425497262
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"