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The Ledger of Reedtal

A novel by Ansel Schasser, published 14 January 1937. Awarded the Varrant Prize for Literature.

The work

  • A novel set in Vellmar.
  • 130 pages. Published at Norrbruck.

A novel, entered as work no. 1554. The first edition was set and printed under licence; later editions are noted in the catalogue where they differ.

The prize

7 December 1937, Vellmar: Ansel Schasser wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for The Ledger of Reedtal. Report.

The creator

Ansel Schasser, factory worker, born 17 February 1904 at Vellmar; died 12 November 1978. The creator is entered in the civil register as a factory worker of Vellmar; the Encyclopedia article gives the rest.