Venne Richerdes : Roman aus der Geschichte Goslars

In the bustling halls of Bologna’s famed law faculty, three German youths have earned the nickname “li inseparabili.” Johannes, a diligent scholar about to receive his doctorate, his cousin Heinrich, who seeks worldly experience before returning to a council post in Goslar, and the restless, dark‑haired Gottfried from Strasbourg each bring a different ambition to their studies. Their days blend rigorous lectures under Professor Hieronymus von Wendelin with the lively social scene of the Italian city.

The summer term draws to a close, and the trio must decide how to return home. Johannes and Heinrich plan to travel together over the Brenner Pass, hoping to reunite with familiar faces in Goslar, while Gottfried chooses a longer route through Milan toward Strasbourg, eager to reach his own hometown quickly. As they pack their belongings, the story captures the mixture of scholarly ambition, youthful longing, and the bittersweet anticipation of leaving a city that still holds the reputation of the world’s premier legal academy.