Klosterheim: Or The Masque is a gothic novel written by Thomas De Quincey, first published in 1832. Set in Germany during the Thirty Years' War, the story follows the journey of a young man named Theodor, who arrives in the mysterious town of Klosterheim, where he discovers a web of secrets and intrigues. The town is ruled by a tyrannical nobleman named the Baroness of Arnheim, who is rumored to have supernatural powers. Theodor becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow her, aided by a group of rebels and a beautiful young ...
Read More
Klosterheim: Or The Masque is a gothic novel written by Thomas De Quincey, first published in 1832. Set in Germany during the Thirty Years' War, the story follows the journey of a young man named Theodor, who arrives in the mysterious town of Klosterheim, where he discovers a web of secrets and intrigues. The town is ruled by a tyrannical nobleman named the Baroness of Arnheim, who is rumored to have supernatural powers. Theodor becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow her, aided by a group of rebels and a beautiful young woman named Isidor. As the story unfolds, Theodor uncovers the truth about the Baroness and the dark forces that control Klosterheim. The novel is filled with suspense, romance, and supernatural elements, and is considered a classic of gothic literature.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.
Read Less
