Felicitas

Felicitas is a historical novel written by Felix Dahn and published in 1883. The story takes place during the German migrations in A.D. 476, a time when the Roman Empire was in decline and various Germanic tribes were migrating into the region. The novel follows the life of Felicitas, a young woman from a Germanic tribe who is captured and taken to Rome as a slave. Through Felicitas' journey, the reader is given a glimpse into the political and social climate of the time, as well as the struggles faced by the Germanic people as they sought to establish themselves in a new land. The novel explores themes of identity, culture clash, and the search for freedom and belonging.As the story unfolds, Felicitas encounters various characters who shape her understanding of the world around her, including a Roman senator who becomes her master, a fellow slave who becomes her friend, and a Germanic warrior who becomes her love interest. Along the way, she learns to navigate the complex social hierarchies of Rome and the tensions between her Germanic heritage and the Roman culture she is forced to adopt.Overall, Felicitas is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in European history. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the complex interactions between different cultures and societies.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.