Doctor Luther (1916)

By Gustav Freytag

Book Overview

Doctor Luther is a historical novel written by Gustav Freytag and published in 1916. The book is a fictionalized account of the life of Martin Luther, the German monk who played a pivotal role in the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. The novel follows Luther's life from his childhood in Eisleben to his time at the University of Erfurt, where he becomes a monk. It also explores his struggles with his faith and his eventual break with the Catholic Church, as well as his translation of the Bible into German and his impact on the religious and political landscape of Europe.Throughout the book, Freytag portrays Luther as a complex and multifaceted character, highlighting his strengths and weaknesses, his doubts and convictions, and his relationships with other historical figures such as Philip Melanchthon and Frederick the Wise.Overall, Doctor Luther is a richly detailed and engaging historical novel that offers a vivid portrayal of one of the most important figures in European history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436824117
• ISBN13: 9781436824118
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"