The Legacy: A Novel (1883)

By Ludwig Tieck

Book Overview

The Legacy is a novel written by Johann Ludwig Tieck and originally published in 1883. Set in Germany during the 18th century, the story follows the life of a young man named Walther, who inherits a mysterious and valuable legacy from his deceased father. The legacy includes a collection of rare and valuable books, as well as a secret society that his father had been a part of. As Walther delves deeper into the legacy, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous world of political intrigue, betrayal, and forbidden love. He must navigate the treacherous waters of the society and its members, including a beautiful and enigmatic woman who captures his heart. Throughout the novel, Tieck explores themes of inheritance, legacy, and the impact of the past on the present. The Legacy is a suspenseful and engaging tale that transports readers to a bygone era and keeps them on the edge of their seats until the very end.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: 1437285155
• ISBN13: 9781437285154
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"