Der Wehrwolf: Eine Bauernchronik

''Der Wehrwolf: Eine Bauernchronik'' is a historical novel by Hermann Löns, published in 1910, set during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) in northern Germany. The story follows Harm Wulf, a peasant farmer, as he grapples with the moral dilemmas of survival amidst the chaos of war, witnessing the devastation brought by mercenary troops. Löns' work highlights the struggles of rural communities and the impact of conflict on everyday life, making it a significant exploration of human resilience and moral choices in times of crisis. This edition presents the novel in modern English for the first time.