Leonard and Gertrude

Set in rural Germany, the story features an ideal woman who reveals corrupt practices in her community. Through her well-ordered home life, she serves as a model for both the village school and the broader society. This reprint of the 1898 Heath edition presents an abridged version of the original work, first published in German between 1781 and 1787, and is noted for its realistic portrayal of rural life, marking a significant literary achievement of its time.