# Litauische Geschichten

By Hermann Sudermann.

"Litauische Geschichten" by Hermann Sudermann is a collection of short stories published in 1917. Set in rural Lithuania during the mid-19th century, these four tales explore the lives of peasants caught between Catholic faith and pagan superstition. The stories delve into murder, betrayal, love, and death—from a husband's dark plot against his wife to a killer compelled by ancient gods. Sudermann captures fundamental human struggles through characters who face moral crossroads where cunning, guilt, and fate collide in devastating ways. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: German
- Subjects: German fiction -- 20th century

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