The Barefooted Maiden: A Tale is a novel written by Berthold Auerbach and published in 1860. The story is set in a small German village and follows the life of a young girl named Nanni, who is forced to live with her cruel stepmother and stepsisters after her father's death. Despite her difficult circumstances, Nanni remains kind and optimistic, and her good nature eventually leads to her finding true love and happiness. The novel explores themes of love, family, and the power of kindness, and is widely regarded as a classic of German literature. Auerbach's vivid descriptions of the village and its inhabitants, as well as his portrayal of Nanni's struggles and triumphs, make The Barefooted Maiden a timeless and heartwarming tale.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.
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