Uli der Knecht by Jeremias Gotthelf (1797 – 1854)

The novel Uli der Knecht by Jeremias Gotthelf (1797-1854) was published in 1841. Formally, it is a picaresque novel. Its episodic structure is a notable feature here. Beyond that, the novel should also be classified as a Bildungsroman/educational novel which - very much in keeping with Gotthelf's work as a teacher - is meant to guide the reader onto the right path, both with regard to money and with regard to reverence for God and for one's master.

LibriVox recording of Uli der Pächter, the sequel to the novel