Publisher's Synopsis
""Graf Von Loeben And The Legend Of Lorelei"" is a historical novel written by Allen Wilson Porterfield. The story is set in Germany during the early 19th century and follows the life of Graf Von Loeben, a young nobleman who is sent to study at the University of Heidelberg. While there, he becomes fascinated with the legend of Lorelei, a beautiful siren who is said to lure sailors to their deaths on the Rhine River.As Graf delves deeper into the legend, he becomes convinced that Lorelei is not just a myth, but a real being who lives in the river. He sets out to find her and prove her existence, but his journey is fraught with danger as he encounters bandits, rival scholars, and even the wrath of the river itself.Along the way, Graf falls in love with a local girl named Anna, who helps him in his quest. Together, they navigate the treacherous waters of the Rhine and uncover the truth behind the legend of Lorelei.The novel is a blend of historical fiction, romance, and adventure, and offers a vivid portrayal of life in Germany during the early 19th century. It also explores themes of love, loss, and the power of myth and legend. Overall, ""Graf Von Loeben And The Legend Of Lorelei"" is a captivating and engaging read for fans of historical fiction and adventure novels.That this now well-known ballad of the Lorelei was invented by Brentano is proved, not so much by his own statement to that effect as by the fact that the erudite and diligent Grimm brothers, the friends of Brentano, did not include the Lorelei-legend in their collection of 579 Deutsche Sagen, 1816. The name of his heroine Brentano took from the famous echo-rock near St. Goar, with which locality he became thoroughly familiar during the years 1780-89. No romanticist knew the Rhine better or loved it more than Brentano. ""Lore"" means[31] a small, squinting elf; and is connected with the verb ""lauern.""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.
