Veronika's drievoudig licht : een boek van licht en wijsheid

by Manfred Kyber, Patricia van Bosse (translator)

In this title, a little girl, living in 19th-century Germany along the Baltic coast, travels through the natural and supernatural world as she grows up.

Genres: Religion, Fantasy

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 1929

About the author

Manfred Kyber, born in Riga (then under Russian rule), grew up on his father's estate. He studied philosophy in Leipzig and later moved to Berlin, where he lived for ten years and published his first works. He lived in Löwenstein, Württemberg (southern Germany) since 1923. In addition to poems, a novel, plays, theater criticism and an introduction to occultism, he primarily wrote fairy tales and animal stories – partially humorous, partially serious – which, reminiscent of La Fontaine, humanize animals to a certain degree to convey their feelings and elaborate on philosophical questions. He became famous for his stories Unter Tieren (Among Animals). He was a pacifist and advocate of animals' rights. He died on March 10, 1933 in Löwenstein.

(Compiled by J. Beilharz, December 2001)

Reviews

[Loona · Rating 4 out of 5]

Midagi sellist ma küll oma baltisaksa kirjanduse kursusel lugeda ei oodanud, aga see oli väga positiivne üllatus. Ilmselt väga palju polüfooniat tekitav raamat, kuid minu maailmavaade ühtib suuresti autori omaga. Oli huvitav näha kirjapanduna seda, milles olen veendunud, kuid mida enda jaoks sõnastanud ei ole.

[KJP JACKSON-PETERSEN · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this novel sometime in High school. I have been searching for a copy so I can reread it with no luck.

[Ruben Mes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Prachtig boekje met grote hoeveelheid menging van pagan en christelijke denkbeelden.

Kyber schrijft nogal dwingend en stellig, terwijl hij over hele subtiele en tedere thema's spreekt. Ik kon echter zijn wereldbeeld daardoor slechts enkele keren echt waarderen. De sprookjes-achtige vertelling an sich waren wel 'mooi', met een simpele en mystieke ontknoping.

Dat het een boek over mystiek is vind ik mooi, maar de vormgeving en filosofie zelf zijn incongruent met mijn eigen spirituele zienswijze.

[Natasha 4E · Rating 5 out of 5]

I do not agree with all the ideas depicted in this story, but the nature based spirituality appealed to me very much. The book is like a faerie tale, but is never childish, and it touches some heavy subjects without ever becoming dark.

[Veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the kind of book that one has to read multiple times. The life lessons are many but they are not portrayed as such. It is both simple and profound.

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[Gregory Mcdonald · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my college English lit professor's all time favorite book. I wouldn't go that far,but it did have an affect on me. If you're a person of a religious/mystical nature then you really should give this one a go.

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this when I was little. I don't remember too much about it but I loved the illustrations.

[Fabian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ein wunderschönes Buch, das mir, während ich es gelesen habe, das unbeschreiblich lebendige Gefühl der Kindheit zurückgebracht hat.

[Bianca Gubalke · Rating 5 out of 5]

An esotheric master piece of its time, The Three Candles of Little Veronica appears to be forgotten, but for everyone who ever read this beautiful multi-layered story the magic will always remain.

[Thorivee Iveenia · Rating 5 out of 5]

the book which changed my life entirely - met many who see all - with open eyes even - so - it is amazing and recommendable - and i reread it many times