The Passion of Herman: A Story of Oberammergau (1918)

The Passion of Herman: A Story of Oberammergau is a novel written by Charles Nelson Pace and originally published in 1918. The story is set in the Bavarian village of Oberammergau, famous for its passion play, which is performed every ten years. The novel follows the life of Herman, a young man who is chosen to play the role of Jesus in the passion play. Herman is a simple and devout man who takes his role very seriously. He becomes deeply immersed in the character of Jesus and begins to experience the same emotions and struggles as the historical figure. As he prepares for the performance, Herman faces personal challenges and obstacles, including a romantic interest in a local girl and the disapproval of some of his fellow villagers. The novel explores themes of faith, love, and sacrifice, as Herman grapples with the weight of his role and the impact it has on his life. The Passion of Herman is a poignant and moving story that offers a unique perspective on the passion play tradition and the power of religious devotion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.