The Twelve Nights (1831)

By Karl von Miltie

Book Overview

The Twelve Nights is a novel written by Karl Von Miltie and first published in 1831. The story takes place in Germany during the Christmas season, where twelve knights gather at a castle to celebrate the holiday. Each knight is given a different task to complete during the twelve nights of Christmas, and the winner will be granted a wish. The protagonist of the story is a young man named Walter, who is invited to participate in the festivities. Walter is tasked with finding a beautiful flower that blooms only on Christmas Eve, and he sets out on a journey to find it. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a group of robbers, a princess, and a wise old man who teaches him valuable lessons about life and love.As the twelve nights pass, Walter faces numerous challenges and obstacles, but he never loses sight of his goal. He eventually finds the flower and returns to the castle, where he is declared the winner of the competition. However, instead of making a wish for himself, Walter selflessly uses his wish to help someone else, demonstrating the true spirit of Christmas.The Twelve Nights is a heartwarming tale of adventure, romance, and selflessness that has captivated readers for nearly two centuries. It is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and entertain readers of all ages.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: 1120934788
• ISBN13: 9781120934789
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"