The God Seeker; A Tale of Old Styria

by Peter Rosegger

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About the author

Peter Rosegger was an Austrian poet from the province of Styria. He was a son of a farmer and grew up in the forests and fields. Rosegger went on to become a most productive poet and author as well as an insightful teacher and visionary. In his later years, he was honoured by officials from various Austrian universities and the city of Graz. He was nearly awarded the Nobel Prize in 1913.
Most of his works are set in the rural areas of Styria, which he knew best, and are concerned with the social and political changes of the time. His poetry ranges from romantic to political.

Reviews

[Charlotte Reece · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay, crazy. This book was so much darker than I expected. I thought it would be a cute fairytale like story of old Styria but instead explores the loss of God, religion and morals on a small mountain village in the Middle Ages. The ending hugely surprised me with a cult-like massacre. Not entirely sure how to digest this, would recommend though it’s a wild ride.