L. Muhlbach

Gebundenes Buch

Frederick the Great and His Family (LARGE PRINT EDITION)

Beschreibung

(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1867. Frontispiece by Walter H. Everett. Muhlbach is the pseudonym of Mrs. Luise Mundt. Writing as Muhlbach she produced more than fifty novels and her works in their entirety comprise almost one hundred volumes. Her fame rests on her historical romance novels. The story begins: The king laid his flute aside, and with his hands folded behind his back, walked thoughtfully up and down his room in Sans-Souci. His countenance was now tranquil, his brow cloudless; with the aid of music he had harmonized his soul, and the anger and displeasure he had so shortly before felt were soothed by the melodious notes of his flute. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

Autor

Louise M hlbach, the pen name of Clara Mundt (1814-1873), was a prolific German author renowned for her historical novels. Born on January 2, 1814, in Neubrandenburg, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany, she married Theodore Mundt, a literary critic and author. This marriage significantly influenced her literary career, providing her with access to intellectual circles and literary discussions of the time. M hlbach is best known for her novels that vividly depict 18th-century and 19th-century European history. She adeptly blended historical facts with fictionalized personal drama, making her works both engaging and accessible. Some of her most notable novels include Joseph II and His Court, Frederick the Great and His Court, Marie Antoinette and Her Son, and Old Fritz and the New Era. These novels often focused on significant historical figures and events, bringing them to life through vivid characterizations and intricate plots. M hlbach s novels are characterized by rich historical detail, though she often took creative liberties with facts for dramatic effect. Her works reflect the intellectual currents of her time, particularly the influences of the Enlightenment and Romanticism. She emphasized themes of individualism, heroism, and the complexities of historical change.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 582
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 286mm x 221mm x 36mm
• Gewicht: 1704g
• ISBN-13: 9781169845657
• ISBN-10: 1169845657
• Artikelnr.: 37467025