The Dykemaster by Theodor Storm

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The Dykemaster by Theodor Storm

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The Dykemaster by Theodor Storm

The Dykemaster (1888), is the tale of a legendary young dykemaster at odds with his community. Innovative and creative, he designs a new form of dyke. While supervising his work, he rides his grey horse along the dyke. When he is unwilling to engage in a sacrificial ritual of a dog to celebrate completion of the work, villagers think he is in the hands of evil powers. The passing of time and tides contributes to this misconception and he becomes a legend, a phantom riding his grey along the dyke whenever the sea threatens to break through. Storm's highly sophisticated narrative-within-a narrative structure is far in advance of its time. Denis Jackson's brilliant translation of Der Schimmelreiter recreates the full impact of Theodor Storm's masterpiece, which was totally lacking in previous English versions.

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ISBN 13 9780946162543
ISBN 10 0946162549
Title The Dykemaster
Author Theodor Storm
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Angel Books
Year published 2009-08-13
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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