Theodor Storm

The Rider on the White Horse

Novella about dike inspector defending North Sea coast amid political turmoil

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Theodor Storm
Theodor Storm

German author celebrated for his novellas, particularly The Rider on the White Horse (Der Schimmelreiter), which combine psychological realism with brooding Northern German atmosphere. He is considered the master of the German Novelle.

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