Gustav Adolf's Page (1917)

Gustav Adolf's Page, written by Conrad Ferdinand Meyer and first published in 1917, is a historical novel set in 17th century Europe. The story follows the life of a young boy named Gustav, who becomes a page to the Swedish king, Gustav II Adolf, during the Thirty Years' War. As Gustav grows up in the royal court, he witnesses the political and military struggles of the time, including the conflicts between Sweden and the Holy Roman Empire. Throughout the novel, Gustav struggles to reconcile his loyalty to the king with his own personal beliefs and desires. He falls in love with a young woman named Maria, who is a Catholic and therefore considered an enemy of the Protestant king. Gustav's loyalty is tested further when he is asked to participate in a plot to assassinate the Holy Roman Emperor, which he ultimately decides to betray. Meyer's novel is known for its vivid descriptions of historical events and characters, as well as its exploration of themes such as loyalty, love, and political power. It is considered a classic of Swiss literature and has been translated into several languages.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.