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This delightful picaresque tale is a classic of German Romantic literature.
Despaired of by his father and impatient with his lot, a young man hears the enticing call of life on the road. Leaving his home and all that he knows, he embarks on a journey in search of adventure and glory. One day enjoying fortune and plenty, the next at the mercy of villains and rogues, his is a life of chance and wonder that, despite its strange twists and turns, ultimately leads him to his heart’s desire. Primarily a lyrical poet, Joseph von Eichendorff is a key figure in Germany’s literary heritage.
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Life of a Good-For-Nothing
The Life of a Good-for-Nothing (Hesperus Classics),Joseph Freiherr Von Eichendorff,J. G. Nichols,Hesperus Press,1843910047,Classics,Fiction,Literary,Literature - Classics / Criticism,19th century fiction,FICTION_GENERAL,Fiction / General
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