Der Runenberg
German Romanticism Novella
$0.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Lose yourself in the eerie peaks of German Romanticism. Ludwig Tieck's Der Runenberg — full text, bilingual, with audio.
Journey into the haunted heart of German Romanticism with Ludwig Tieck's 'Der Runenberg'. Young Christian abandons his quiet life as a gardener, drawn irresistibly to the wild, crystalline peaks of the Runenberg — where a mysterious woman offers him a tablet covered in strange symbols that will consume him forever.
Tieck's novella is a masterwork of the Romantic movement, exploring the fatal pull between civilised order and wild, supernatural nature. This bilingual app presents the full German text alongside a faithful English translation, letting you encounter authentic 19th-century prose at your own pace.
Ideal for advanced learners (B2-C1), this reader bridges the gap between graded materials and genuine German literary works. Perfect for those studying Germanistik, the Romantic period, or anyone hungry for literature beyond the classroom.
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Information
- Seller
- Jeffrey Dick
- Size
- 317.6 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.2 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.2 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.2 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.2 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.2 or later.
- iPhone
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Jeffrey Dick
