{"product_id":"the-monk-of-st-gall-9781163329535","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 fiction novel written by R.S. Ross. The story is set in the 9th century and follows the life of a monk named Notker the Stammerer, who lived in the Abbey of St. Gall in Switzerland. Notker was known for his exceptional musical talents and his ability to compose hymns and songs. The novel explores his life and the challenges he faced as a monk, including his struggles with his speech impediment and the political turmoil of the time. The story also delves into the relationships Notker had with other monks and his interactions with the ruling class. The Monk of St. Gall is a captivating tale that offers a glimpse into the life of a monk during the Middle 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":"Hardcover","offer_id":47604872347799,"sku":"9781163329535","price":4003.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781163329535.webp?v=1775022916","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-monk-of-st-gall-9781163329535","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}