Publisher's Synopsis
A Legend of the Rhine is a novella written by the famous British author William Makepeace Thackeray. The story takes place in the picturesque region of the Rhine river in Germany, where the author himself had traveled extensively. The novella tells the story of a young Englishman named Charles who embarks on a journey to the Rhine in search of adventure and romance. He meets a beautiful and mysterious woman named Clara who captures his heart, but their love is threatened by the presence of a dark and sinister figure known as the Black Captain. As Charles delves deeper into the secrets of Clara's past, he uncovers a tragic tale of love and betrayal that spans generations. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a jovial German innkeeper, a group of rowdy students, and a wise old monk. Thackeray's writing is full of vivid descriptions of the Rhine landscape and the customs and traditions of the people who live there. He weaves together elements of romance, mystery, and adventure to create a captivating story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Overall, A Legend of the Rhine is a timeless tale that showcases Thackeray's skill as a storyteller and his love for the beauty and charm of the Rhine region.Over the entrance of a little cavern in one of the rocks hanging above the Rhine-stream at Rolandseck, and covered with odoriferous cactuses and silvery magnolias, the traveller of the present day may perceive a rude broken image of a saint: that image represented the venerable Saint Buffo of Bonn, the patron of the Margrave; and Sir Ludwig, kneeling on the greensward, and reciting a censer, an ave, and a couple of acolytes before it, felt encouraged to think that the deed he meditated was about to be performed under the very eyes of his friend's sanctified patron.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.
