The Banner Of The Upright Seven

The Banner of the Upright Seven is a novel written by Gottfried Keller. The story is set in the early 19th century in Switzerland and follows the life of a young man named Sali who is orphaned at a young age and raised by his grandfather. Sali grows up to become a skilled carpenter and falls in love with a beautiful woman named Vrenchen. However, their love is threatened by the arrival of a group of radical religious fanatics called the Upright Seven, who seek to impose their strict moral code on the community. Sali and Vrenchen find themselves caught up in the conflict between the Upright Seven and the rest of the community, as they struggle to defend their love and their way of life against the fanatics. The novel explores themes of love, freedom, and the struggle for individuality in the face of oppressive social norms. It is a powerful and moving story that offers a vivid portrayal of life in 19th century Switzerland, and a timeless commentary on the human condition.The seventeen-year-old beauty delivered this speech in an apparently cold and matter-of-fact tone, at the same time picking up her oars and heading for the shore. Karl rowed beside her full of anxiety and apprehension, and no less full of vexation at Hermine's words. She was half glad to know that the hot-headed fellow had something to worry about.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.