Der Landprediger by Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz
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Lenz, Jakob Michael Reinhold, 1751-1792
German
"Der Landprediger" by Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz is a novel written in the late 18th century. The story centers around Johannes Mannheim, a young man raised in a strict clerical household, who struggles to reconcile his ambitions and desires with the expectations imposed upon him by his father and society. At the start of the novel, we meet Johann...
his father's hopes that he will pursue a religious career with unwavering faith, Johannes finds himself increasingly intrigued by worldly knowledge and the experiences outside of his sheltered upbringing. Internal conflicts arise as he tries to forge his own identity—oscillating between the expectations of a religious life and his burgeoning interests in social circles and secular pleasures. This tension unfolds as he navigates various relationships, particularly with Luzilla, the daughter of a local clergyman, setting the stage for explorations of love, societal expectations, and personal fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Emily Moore
1 month agoAt first glance, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. I learned so much from this.
Liam Lewis
5 days agoTo be perfectly clear, it challenges the reader's perspective in the most intellectual way. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
Mary Lopez
1 month agoSimply put, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. One of the best books I've read this year.
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Amanda Lewis
1 month agoAfter looking for this everywhere, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. I learned so much from this.