Publisher's Synopsis
The Forest Cave or Revenge: A Tale for the Young is a novel written by Franz Hoffmann and published in 1863. The story follows the journey of a young boy named Karl, who lives in a small village near a dark and mysterious forest. One day, Karl's father is murdered by a group of bandits who have been terrorizing the village for years. Determined to seek revenge, Karl sets out on a dangerous quest to find the bandits and bring them to justice.As he travels deeper into the forest, Karl encounters a series of challenges and obstacles that test his courage and strength. Along the way, he befriends a wise old hermit who teaches him valuable lessons about life and the importance of forgiveness. With the hermit's guidance, Karl learns to overcome his anger and hatred towards the bandits and instead, chooses to show them mercy.The Forest Cave or Revenge: A Tale for the Young is a timeless classic that teaches important lessons about forgiveness, compassion, and the power of love. Through Karl's journey, readers are reminded of the importance of staying true to one's values and beliefs, even in the face of adversity. The novel is beautifully written and is sure to captivate 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.