{"product_id":"the-monk-of-st-gall-9781162771083","title":"The Monk of St. Gall","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): R. S. Ross\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Monk of St. Gall is a historical novel written by R. S. Ross. The book tells the story of Brother Felix, a monk who lived in the Abbey of St. Gall in the 9th century. Felix is a talented scribe and illuminator, but he is also a restless soul who longs for adventure and a deeper understanding of the world beyond the walls of his monastery.When the Abbot of St. Gall sends Felix on a mission to deliver a precious relic to Rome, the young monk sees this as an opportunity to explore the wider world and satisfy his thirst for knowledge. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters, including a band of Vikings, a mysterious hermit, and a beautiful noblewoman.As Felix journeys through Europe, he faces many challenges and dangers, both physical and spiritual. He must confront his own doubts and fears, as well as the temptations of the flesh and the devil. Through it all, he remains steadfast in his faith and his commitment to his calling as a monk.The Monk of St. Gall is a richly detailed and evocative novel that brings to life the world of medieval Europe and the struggles of those who lived in it. It is a tale of adventure, romance, and spiritual awakening that will captivate readers of all ages.1879. A dramatic adaptation of Scheffel�������s Ekkehard, where the playwright has arranged the characters and plot to his liking. He explains in the Preface that he must leave both his hero and heroine with their respective shortcomings, to the judgment of his readers, who he does not believe will need explanations of the alterations he had made in minor characters or scenes. Although his work differs as it does so widely in important particulars from Her Scheffel�������s, it will doubtless be judged from an entirely different standpoint and that those familiar with the original will be the most competent to appreciate and award the just measure of praise or blame.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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47604702937239,"sku":"9781162771083","price":2599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781162771083.webp?v=1775021732","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-monk-of-st-gall-9781162771083","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}