Rosa of Linden Castle

by Christoph von Schmid

In this unique von Schmid classic, a daughter's love for her imprisoned father ensures us that though it was meant for evil, God always intends it for good. Through difficult trials, Rosa learns what

Genres: Fiction, Christian, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Childrens

163 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1845

About the author

Don't confuse with Johann Christoph von Schmid (1756-1827).

Johann Nepomuk Christoph Friedrich von Schmid was a writer of children's stories, educator, and Roman Catholic priest. His stories were very popular and translated into many languages. His best-known work in the English-speaking world is The Basket of Flowers (Das Blumenkörbchen).

Reviews

[Taneil]

It is my opinion that this book should be read by everyone! It's message ministers to mothers and fathers as well as sons and daughters. Every time I set it down after reading it, I felt inspired to become a better daughter myself, and try to offer everything I do to the Lord.

This was an awesome read!

[Rachel Kegans]

Always honor your father and mother and obey what they say and whenever they teach you stuff listen and you will find favor in the future:)

[Victoria]

Beautiful book ! It's such a sweet story. High standards that are wonderful. I will re-read this for sure :)

[Abigail]

A little sad but still good!!

[Diletta Nicastro]

TRAMA:
Medio Evo, Svezia meridionale.
In un tempo lontano ed indefinito al castello di Tannenburg, nella Svezia meridionale, viveva il cavaliere Edelberto con la figlia Rosa, dopo la prematura scomparsa dell’adorata moglie Matilde. Egli era un prode guerriero e un amico del duca di Svezia, per il quale combatteva con destrezza e onore.
Un giorno, mentre il cavaliere si trovava al castello in convalescenza dopo delle brutali ferite riportate in battaglia, il maniero viene assaltato da Cuneric, cavaliere bizzoso e violento, da sempre geloso del favore del Duca nei confronti di Edelberto.
Il castello viene depredato di ogni avere e il padrone viene fatto prigioniero. Solo la giovane Rosa riesce a fuggire, rifugiandosi presso il fido carbonaio Burcard, che abita in una valle nascosta.
Qui la giovane, timorata di Dio, medita come andare a salvare il padre e con l’aiuto del carbonaio si introduce nel castello di Cuneric e…

COMMENTO:
E’ indubbio che il romanzo sia attraversato da una profonda religiosità che aiuta la protagonista Rosa non solo ad affrontare con fermezza le difficoltà nelle quale si ritrova ma anche (e soprattutto) a compiere azioni in cui la vendetta e l’ira cedono il passo alla pietas e al perdono.
E sono proprio queste azioni inattese che risolvono il lungo conflitto tra le casate e che riportano il sorriso a Tannenburg e l’amore nel cuore arido di Cuneric.
Molta enfasi viene data all’importanza dell’amore filiale (che alla fine viene esaltato anche dal Duca di Svezia) e, come contraltare, alla guida fondamentale che i genitori hanno nell’insegnare ai figli i giusti valori (sia la madre Matilde che il padre Edelberto sono cruciali nel percorso educativo di Rosa).

Complessivamente si tratta di una storia con ambientazione medievale molto interessante, ricca di buoni sentimenti e di valorosi guerrieri, realizzato senza nascondere il suo intento pedagogico. Scritto con una prosa semplice anche se ricco di parole desuete, il romanzo è perfetto anche per una lettura corale in famiglia la sera prima di andare a dormire, come si usava nei tempi passati.

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[Kimberlee]

This is the second book by Lamplighter Publishing that I have read, both lent to me by a friend. I loved this simple story about adversity and hardship set in the time of castles and knights. I love the following quotes: "A thousand apparently trifling circumstances transpire, in the course of our lives, to which we pay but little attention, but which are productive of the most important results, and determine the lot of hundreds and thousands of our race....Thus the providence of God is displayed in the apparently unimportant events of our lives. As the skillful musician knows how to unite a variety of sounds, and even introduce occasional discords, in order to produce a most admirable piece of music, so the wisdom of our Heavenly Father employs prosperous and adverse circumstances in our lives to accomplish His wise and gracious designs with us. If we would but more frequently and attentively dwell upon the various events which characterize our lives, how often woudl we find occasion to admire the wisdom and goodness of God displayed in His providence." Though the conversation is stinted in that characters do not speak like this in real life, the simple wisdom and the story unfolded in this novel are so good.

[Daniel]

I enjoyed the book, but would love to find an English translation published by a Catholic Press. Von Schmid was a Catholic Priest in addition to being an author so I wonder how much of text was "modified" as this edition.

[Kerry]

Read this at my daughter's recommendation after she read it for her fourth time. Best use of an airplane ride I've made for awhile. Didn't want to put it down. Finished it up today.

[Benjamin Denby]

Captivating right till the end, this will likely always be one of my favourite books.

[Kenna]

Quite good - I had a difficult time setting it down. ☺️

[Lydia Mesedahl]

This book had no adventure, not to mention it was written like a Shakespearean book . Idk, maybe I would like it better if I was in the mood for it.

[Drmkk]

Amazing story of remaining faithful when all seems lost. This is one of my favorite works of fiction.

[Jessica]

3.5 ⭐️

[Anete Ābola]

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[Edward Zitvogel]

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