Classics
Trenck
Bruno Frank
Trenck
Roman eines Günstlings
- First published
- 2016
- Publisher
- Boer, K
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN
- 9783966620673
- Formats
- E-book, Audiobook, Print edition
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About “Trenck”
A young officer at the Prussian court falls in love with a princess who, as the king’s sister, seems untouchable. The love does not stay hidden, and what began as secret affection draws unforeseen consequences.
The king reacts harshly. The officer is taken into custody without a verdict, and the princess is banished to a convent. An unsettled life full of adventure begins, leading the man through a longing for freedom and through danger.
The king himself remains an enigmatic figure, whose portrait the novel sketches. How can a love be preserved when power decides everything?
Who is “Trenck” for?
Anyone who loves historical novels with a great love story and a portrait of a ruler will find a subject here that combines politics and feeling. The book is aimed at readers who want to get to know history from the perspective of its characters, and at anyone who values freedom and power as themes. Anyone interested in the era of Frederick the Great will find a narrative approach here. Readers looking for classics of storytelling will also find a title with tradition.
When is “Trenck” the best read?
At just over 250 pages, the novel suits a rainy weekend or a quiet evening when you want to settle into a longer story. Anyone interested in Frederick’s Prussia can combine the reading with a visit to a historic palace.
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