Author: Carl Friedrich Kahlert

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-08-01

Total Pages: 200

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In 'The Necromancer: or The Tale of the Black Forest,' Carl Friedrich Kahlert crafts a narrative imbued with the supernatural elements and uncanny landscapes characteristic of the gothic tradition. The story, set in the ominous and enigmatic Black Forest, is a mélange of ghostly apparitions, dark magic, and mysterious events that challenge the boundaries of reality. Kahlert's prose, redolent with the heightened emotionality and medievalist sensibilities of early 19th-century gothic literature, immerses the reader in a world where the macabre and the romantic intertwine, exemplifying the genre's fascination with the darker aspects of the human psyche and the natural world. The author's masterful use of suspense and gothic motifs situates the work within its literary context, inviting comparisons to contemporaneous works by authors such as Ann Radcliffe and Matthew Gregory Lewis. Carl Friedrich Kahlert, writing under the pseudonym Ludwig Flammenberg, was steeped in the gothic literary movement of his time. Kahlert's foray into the realm of the supernatural in 'The Necromancer' may be seen as an expression of the era's preoccupation with the irrational and the unknown, phenomena that found fertile ground in the wake of the Enlightenment's rationalism. The impact of gothic literature in shaping his narrative is evident, reflecting Kahlert's engagement with, and contribution to, the cultivation of the genre's enduring legacy. The backdrop of the enigmatic Black Forest further adds a dimension of authenticity and folklore to the narrative, an indication of Kahlert's likely familiarity with Germanic tales and myths that underpin the story's setting. This edition of 'The Necromancer: or The Tale of the Black Forest' by DigiCat Publishing is a testament to the timeless appeal of gothic fiction and is recommended for enthusiasts of classic literature seeking to explore the depths of early gothic storytelling. Scholars and students of the genre will find Kahlert's novel a captivating study in the exploration of supernatural themes and their intersection with human emotion. It's a book that invites readers to traverse the gloomy forest trails alongside its characters, surrendering to the thrill of the unknown that lurks within its pages.

Download or read book The Necromancer: or The Tale of the Black Forest written by Carl Friedrich Kahlert and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Necromancer: or The Tale of the Black Forest,' Carl Friedrich Kahlert crafts a narrative imbued with the supernatural elements and uncanny landscapes characteristic of the gothic tradition. The story, set in the ominous and enigmatic Black Forest, is a mélange of ghostly apparitions, dark magic, and mysterious events that challenge the boundaries of reality. Kahlert's prose, redolent with the heightened emotionality and medievalist sensibilities of early 19th-century gothic literature, immerses the reader in a world where the macabre and the romantic intertwine, exemplifying the genre's fascination with the darker aspects of the human psyche and the natural world. The author's masterful use of suspense and gothic motifs situates the work within its literary context, inviting comparisons to contemporaneous works by authors such as Ann Radcliffe and Matthew Gregory Lewis. Carl Friedrich Kahlert, writing under the pseudonym Ludwig Flammenberg, was steeped in the gothic literary movement of his time. Kahlert's foray into the realm of the supernatural in 'The Necromancer' may be seen as an expression of the era's preoccupation with the irrational and the unknown, phenomena that found fertile ground in the wake of the Enlightenment's rationalism. The impact of gothic literature in shaping his narrative is evident, reflecting Kahlert's engagement with, and contribution to, the cultivation of the genre's enduring legacy. The backdrop of the enigmatic Black Forest further adds a dimension of authenticity and folklore to the narrative, an indication of Kahlert's likely familiarity with Germanic tales and myths that underpin the story's setting. This edition of 'The Necromancer: or The Tale of the Black Forest' by DigiCat Publishing is a testament to the timeless appeal of gothic fiction and is recommended for enthusiasts of classic literature seeking to explore the depths of early gothic storytelling. Scholars and students of the genre will find Kahlert's novel a captivating study in the exploration of supernatural themes and their intersection with human emotion. It's a book that invites readers to traverse the gloomy forest trails alongside its characters, surrendering to the thrill of the unknown that lurks within its pages.