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'He said that he would not marry me because it would be a shame that I should be called Greifenstein after what has happened.'
Greifenstein 1881
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It must rank with 'Greifenstein' as the best work the author has produced.
Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 (of 2) J. Andr�� [Illustrator] Castaigne 1881
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"'Greifenstein' is a remarkable novel, and while it illustrates once more the author's unusual versatility, it also shows that he has not been tempted into careless writing by the vogue of his earlier books ....
Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 (of 2) J. Andr�� [Illustrator] Castaigne 1881
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Yet on I went, though wondering that the path along which I groped my way led upward, until the lightning showed me that, by mistake, I had taken the road to Greifenstein.
The Story of My Life Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 1892
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Of the shorter expeditions I will mention only the two we took most frequently, which led us in less than an hour to Blankenburg or Greifenstein, a large ruin, many parts of which were in tolerable preservation.
The Story of My Life Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 1892
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Greifenstein had abandoned the attempt to explain his wife's illness, if she were really ill, but he could not help seeing the alteration that was going on for the worse in her appearance and character, and the sight did not contribute to his peace.
Greifenstein 1881
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Greifenstein was absolutely in earnest, and delivered his remarks in his usual dry and matter-of-fact way.
Greifenstein 1881
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'My dear,' answered Greifenstein, 'it is not a question of ideas.
Greifenstein 1881
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Greifenstein nor Clara would have changed their existence.
Greifenstein 1881
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The Lady of Sigmundskron looked up quickly, but Greifenstein seemed to grow calmer than ever.
Greifenstein 1881
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