The German Refugees

Synopsis

This new translation by an award-winning translator rescues Goethe's collection of stories -- modelled on the Decameron -- from being out of print in English. First published in 1795, this is one of the most intriguing creations of Goethe's free-wheeling, visually oriented fancy. A family of German nobles have been forced from their home on the Rhine by the French Revolution. Their young son Karl supports the revolution and ideals, and argues with the other men. The Baroness saves the situation by suggesting they tell stories to each other.