Litauische Geschichten

by Hermann Sudermann

"Litauische Geschichten" by Hermann Sudermann is a collection of short stories published in 1917. Set in rural Lithuania during the mid-19th century, these four tales explore the lives of peasants caught between Catholic faith and pagan superstition. The stories delve into murder, betrayal, love, and death—from a husband's dark plot against his wife to a killer compelled by ancient gods. Sudermann captures fundamental human struggles through characters who face moral crossroads where cunning, guilt, and fate collide in devastating ways.