Publisher's Synopsis
The Robber Count: A Story of the Hartz Country is a novel written by Julius Wolff and originally published in 1890. The story is set in the Hartz Mountains region of Germany during the Middle Ages and follows the adventures of a young nobleman named Heinrich von Wolfenb�����ttel. Heinrich is falsely accused of a crime and forced to flee his home, eventually taking refuge with a band of robbers led by the infamous Count Rappoltstein.As Heinrich becomes more involved with the robbers, he begins to question his own moral code and the rigid class structure of his society. He falls in love with the Count's daughter, but their relationship is complicated by their different social statuses and the danger that surrounds them.The novel is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of justice, morality, and love. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in medieval Germany, including the harsh realities of poverty, crime, and political intrigue. The Robber Count is a classic work of German literature and remains popular today for its engaging plot, well-drawn characters, and historical accuracy.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.
