The Banner Of The Upright Seven - Gottfried Keller - Bog

The Banner of the Upright Seven is a novel by the Swiss author Gottfried Keller. Originally published in 1874, the book tells the story of seven young men who form a secret society dedicated to promoting justice and virtue in their community. The group, known as the Upright Seven, is led by a charismatic young man named Conrad Studer, who becomes a hero to the people of their town.As the story unfolds, the Upright Seven become embroiled in a series of conflicts with corrupt officials and powerful businessmen who seek to maintain their grip on power. The group's efforts to expose corruption and promote justice bring them into conflict with the authorities, and they are forced to flee for their lives.Despite the challenges they face, the Upright Seven remain committed to their ideals and continue to fight for what they believe is right. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including a group of exiled revolutionaries, a beautiful young woman who becomes Conrad's love interest, and a mysterious figure known only as the ""Gray Man.""The Banner of the Upright Seven is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of justice, morality, and the struggle for power. With its vivid characters and gripping plot, it is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Switzerland or the development of modern European literature.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.