Die Hochzeit des Mönchs

By Conrad Ferdinand Meyer and Conrad Ferdinad Meder

Book Overview

A tale of forbidden love in thirteenth-century Italy, The Monk's Wedding is full of colorful personages, violent emotions and violent deeds.Swiss author Conrad Ferdinand Meyer (1825 - 1898) was a master of the historical novella. The Monk's Wedding, written in 1884, is an exotic and fascinating tale told with an intriguing and skillful use of the frame narration technique.Set in medieval Italy, the story follows a train of events resulting in a highly ironical outcome. Meyer recreates medieval Italy not only in its physical environment, but also in the mores and attitudes of the time.Those who enjoy a refined and elegant tale will enjoy this novella.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1450527728
• ISBN13: 9781450527729
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.3" x 5.3"