# Der Runenberg — German Romanticism Novella

> German Romanticism Novella (iPhone/iPad app by Jeffrey Dick.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/der-runenberg/id6742234802 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jeffrey Dick](https://appshunter.io/developer/821338172)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 303 MB
- Released: 2025-02-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/der-runenberg/id6742234802/reviews.md

## What is Der Runenberg?

Journey into the haunted heart of German Romanticism with Ludwig Tieck's 'Der Runenberg'. Young Christian abandons his quiet life as a gardener, drawn irresistibly to the wild, crystalline peaks of the Runenberg — where a mysterious woman offers him a tablet covered in strange symbols that will consume him forever.

Tieck's novella is a masterwork of the Romantic movement, exploring the fatal pull between civilised order and wild, supernatural nature. This bilingual app presents the full German text alongside a faithful English translation, letting you encounter authentic 19th-century prose at your own pace.

Ideal for advanced learners (B2-C1), this reader bridges the gap between graded materials and genuine German literary works. Perfect for those studying Germanistik, the Romantic period, or anyone hungry for literature beyond the classroom.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.0 — 2026-03-29

UI updates

### 1.7.1 — 2026-02-27

UI updates

### 1.0.0 — 2026-02-19

New interface, new data, new translations

### 1.0.04 — 2025-11-02

UI updates

### 1.0.03 — 2025-07-02

Translation bugfix

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