Die Leute von Seldwyla (The People of Seldwyla) is Gottfried Keller’s celebrated cycle of novellas set in the fictional Swiss town of Seldwyla, whose inhabitants are charmingly absurd, self-defeating, and deeply human. Keller is the foremost Swiss-German author of the nineteenth century, and his cycle — with tales like Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe — combines social satire, psychological insight, and a lyrical appreciation of Swiss provincial life.
The second volume, written in German, contains some of the cycle’s most memorable stories. Download this free public-domain EPUB to enjoy the work of a master storyteller whose sharp, warm intelligence rewards every reader.