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König Haber
Hardcover
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ISBN13: 9781025767291
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Konig Haber is a compelling historical novella by the acclaimed author Alfred Neumann, set within the claustrophobic and treacherous atmosphere of a 19th-century German court. The narrative follows the life of Haber, a brilliant financier and Court Jew who rises to a position of significant influence as the trusted advisor to a Grand Duke. As Haber maneuvers through the complex social hierarchies and political machinations of the aristocracy, he finds himself caught in a delicate balance between his professional power and the precarious nature of his social standing.
Neumann masterfully crafts a psychological portrait of a man defined by his intellect and ambition, yet haunted by the inevitable prejudices of his environment. The work explores profound themes of identity, the burdens of leadership, and the tragic consequences of political hubris. Through Haber's interactions with the court and his ultimate fall from grace, the story examines the fragile intersection of personal loyalty and state interest.
Written with dramatic intensity and literary elegance, Konig Haber is a significant example of early 20th-century historical fiction. It offers a nuanced exploration of a historical archetype, rendered with the deep human empathy and sharp social observation that established Alfred Neumann as a master of the genre.
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