Publisher's Synopsis
""Tannhaeuser"" is a novel published anonymously in 1895. The story is set in medieval Germany and follows the life of the titular character, Tannhaeuser, a knight and a minnesinger (a type of lyric poet). Tannhaeuser is torn between his love for the virtuous and chaste Elisabeth, and his desire for the sensual pleasures offered by the goddess Venus. The novel explores themes of love, lust, temptation, and redemption. It also delves into the conflict between the spiritual and the earthly, as Tannhaeuser struggles to reconcile his desires with his faith. The book is written in a lyrical and poetic style, with vivid descriptions of the natural world and the characters' emotions. It draws heavily on German folklore and mythology, and includes references to the legend of the Wartburg Castle and the myth of the Venusberg. Overall, ""Tannhaeuser"" is a complex and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on medieval German culture and the human psyche.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.
