Pater Filucius by Wilhelm Busch

(10 User reviews)   974
By Sylvia Cooper Posted on Jan 2, 2026
In Category - World Beliefs
Busch, Wilhelm, 1832-1908 Busch, Wilhelm, 1832-1908
German
"Pater Filucius" by Wilhelm Busch is an anticlerical satirical picture story published in 1872. Set against Germany's Kulturkampf, the tale follows wealthy Gottlieb Michael as the cunning Jesuit Pater Filucius schemes to steal his fortune. Through romantic pursuits of Michael's cousin and Catholic aunt, the priest enlists socialist accomplices in a...
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reaching massive sales despite later being called his weakest anticlerical effort. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Charles Rodriguez
3 months ago

Surprisingly enough, the author anticipates common questions and addresses them well. An excellent read overall.

Mark Lopez
2 months ago

I had low expectations initially, however the content remains relevant throughout without filler. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.

Thomas Wright
1 month ago

I usually don’t leave feedback, but the tone remains consistent and professional throughout. An impressive piece of work.

Margaret Jones
4 months ago

In my opinion, the examples add real-world context to abstract ideas. This book will stay with me for a long time.

Amanda Thomas
2 months ago

Reading this felt refreshing because the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. Time very well spent.

4.5
4.5 out of 5 (10 User reviews )

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