Publisher's Synopsis
Kolberg is a historical novel written by Paul Heyse and first published in 1894. The novel is set during the Napoleonic Wars and tells the story of the Prussian town of Kolberg, which is besieged by French forces. The citizens of Kolberg, led by their mayor, Joachim Nettelbeck, and the military commander, August Neidhardt von Gneisenau, are determined to resist the French and defend their town at all costs. The novel explores the themes of patriotism, heroism, and sacrifice, as the people of Kolberg face incredible hardships and danger in their fight against the French. The book is considered a classic of German literature and has been adapted into several films and plays over the years.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.
