Friend Fritz: A Tale Of The Banks Of The Lauter (1877)

Friend Fritz: A Tale Of The Banks Of The Lauter is a novel written by the French author Emile Erckmann and published in 1877. The story is set in the picturesque region of Alsace-Lorraine, on the banks of the Lauter river, and follows the life of a young farmer named Fritz Kobus.Fritz is a kind-hearted and hardworking man who lives with his mother and sister on their farm. He is well-liked by his neighbors and is known for his generosity and honesty. One day, he meets a wealthy landowner named Baron von Freytag, who is impressed by Fritz's character and offers him a job as his steward.Fritz accepts the offer and moves to the baron's estate, where he becomes friends with the baron's daughter, Am�����lie. The two fall in love, but their relationship is threatened by the baron's disapproval and the social differences between them.Despite the obstacles, Fritz and Am�����lie remain devoted to each other and eventually find a way to be together. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and adventures, including a band of robbers, a flood, and a fire.Friend Fritz is a heartwarming tale of love, friendship, and rural life in 19th-century France. It is a classic example of the regionalist literature that was popular in Europe at the time and is still enjoyed by readers today.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.