Der Graf von Saint-Germain: Das Leben eines Alchimisten

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Der Graf von Saint-Germain: Das Leben eines Alchimisten

by Gustav Berthold Volz

DE·~9 hours

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Description

A fascinating portrait emerges from a trove of previously unpublished documents, letters, and memoirs that trace the early steps of the legendary Count of Saint‑Germain. The narrative opens with the puzzling questions surrounding his birth, age and first public appearances, inviting listeners to follow his initial forays into the courts of France and the Netherlands. By weaving together contemporary accounts and personal correspondences, the work sketches a man whose reputation as an alchemist and mystic was already taking shape in the mid‑18th century.

From there the collection spreads across the European stage, presenting anecdotes from Paris, London, Berlin and beyond, while also probing the rumors of secret societies and occult knowledge that clung to his name. Interspersed with critical commentary and vivid illustrations, the book offers a balanced view of how legend and fact intertwined, giving a clear sense of the cultural fascination that surrounded Saint‑Germain long before the myths solidified. Listeners will gain a nuanced understanding of the man behind the myth, set against the rich tapestry of his era.

Details

Language

de

Duration

~9 hours (531K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

Germany: Paul Aretz Verlag, 1923.

Credits

the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2022-08-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

GB

Gustav Berthold Volz

1871–1938

A German historian and editor remembered for careful archival work, he helped shape how modern readers approach Frederick the Great and other figures from eighteenth-century Prussia. His books and document-based studies suggest a scholar more interested in evidence than legend.

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