Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Theobald Or The Fanatic: A True History (1846)

Theobald Or The Fanatic: A True History (1846)

Stilling, Heinrich
Schaeffer, Samuel

Paperback

PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1167214943
ISBN13: 9781167214943
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 290
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Theobald or The Fanatic: A True History is a novel written by Heinrich Stilling and published in 1846. The book tells the story of Theobald, a young man who becomes a religious fanatic after experiencing a traumatic event in his childhood. Theobald's obsession with religion leads him to reject his family and friends, and he becomes increasingly isolated from society.The novel is set in Germany during the 18th century, a time when religious fervor was on the rise. Theobald's story is told through a series of letters and diary entries written by various characters, including Theobald himself. The book explores themes such as religious fanaticism, mental illness, and the impact of trauma on the human psyche.Stilling's writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions and emotional intensity. The book's portrayal of Theobald's descent into madness is both harrowing and compelling. The author's use of multiple narrators adds depth and complexity to the story, allowing readers to see the events from different perspectives.Overall, Theobald or The Fanatic: A True History is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the dangers of religious extremism. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion, psychology, or literature.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.

1 different editions

Also available

Also in

Philosophy

View All