Heidepeter’s Gabriel [Peter Rosegger]
“Heidepeter’s Gabriel” is a poignant work by Austrian writer Peter Rosegger, published in 1889. This tale, divided into two parts and written in German, eloquently recounts the journey of a youth from a peasant son to a professor, grappling with the tragedy of his personal fate. Infused with humanism, respect for traditions, and love for the native land, this book serves as a vivid example of rural prose in the second half of the 19th century. The publication is distinguished by its exquisite design: embossed cover featuring an alpine landscape and floral ornamentation, giving the book a special artistic value. Today, it is carefully preserved in the Rare Collection of our library as an important monument of the German-language literature and book art.