Sonnenschein (1908)

Sonnenschein is a novel written by Peter Rosegger and originally published in 1908. The story is set in the Austrian Alps and follows the life of a young boy named Franzl who grows up in poverty with his widowed mother. Despite their difficult circumstances, Franzl remains optimistic and has a deep love for nature.As he grows older, Franzl becomes a shepherd and spends his days tending to his flock in the mountains. He is a skilled and dedicated worker, but his simple way of life is disrupted when he falls in love with a wealthy girl from the city. Despite their different backgrounds, Franzl and the girl, named Marie, are drawn to each other and begin a secret romance.Their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Marie’s family and the class divide between them, but Franzl remains determined to be with her. Along the way, he faces many challenges and learns important lessons about love, perseverance, and the beauty of the natural world.Sonnenschein is a poignant and uplifting novel that celebrates the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.