The Legacy: A Novel (1883)

The Legacy is a novel written by Johann Ludwig Tieck in 1883. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Walther, who inherits a large sum of money from his uncle. Walther is a struggling artist, and the inheritance changes his life completely. He becomes wealthy, moves to a new city, and begins to live a life of luxury.However, as Walther begins to enjoy his newfound wealth, he realizes that it comes with a price. He becomes isolated from his old friends and struggles to find true happiness. He also becomes entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal, as he discovers that his uncle's legacy is not what it seems.The Legacy is a complex and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of wealth, power, and the human condition. It is a timeless tale that still resonates with readers today, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature.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.