The Old Man of the Mountain, the Lovecharm and Pietro of Abanotales from the German of Tieck

The Old Man of the Mountain, the Lovecharm and Pietro of Abanotales is a collection of tales by German author Ludwig Tieck, first published in 1860. Set in the early 19th century, the stories blend folklore with character-driven narratives, focusing on the mysterious industrialist Herr Balthasar and his complex relationships with those around him. The work explores themes of fortune, power, and the supernatural, revealing the tensions of trust and betrayal within a community steeped in superstition and moral dilemmas.