The story takes place during the Seven Years War between Prussia and Russia and tells the story of a young woman named Minna who falls in love with a soldier named von Barnhelm. The book explores themes such as love, war, and social class. It is considered one of the most important works of German Romanticism and has been translated into many languages. Here is a detailed description of the plot: Minna von Barnhelm oder das Soldatengluck (Minna von Barnhelm or the soldier's luck) Author: Ludwig Tieck Publication date: 1790 Setting: Prussia and Russia during the Seven Years War (1756-1763) Plot summary: Minna von Barnhelm is a young woman from a noble family who falls in love with a soldier named von Barnhelm. Despite their different social status, they begin a secret relationship that is threatened when von Barnhelm is sent to fight on the front lines of the Seven Years War. Minna follows him to the battlefield, disguising herself as a man to be near him.

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