Teja (1906) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164837442 : 1164837443 : 10 Sep 2010 : Teja is a novel written by Hermann Sudermann and published in 1906. The story is set in the early Middle Ages and follows the life of Teja, a young warrior who is determined to become the leader of his people. Teja is a member of the Goths, a Germanic tribe that is constantly at war with the Roman Empire. As Teja rises through the ranks of the Gothic army, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the violence and brutality of war. Throughout the novel, Teja struggles to reconcile his desire for power and glory with his growing sense of morality and compassion. He falls in love with a Roman woman named Aurelia, which complicates his allegiances even further. As the Gothic and Roman armies clash in a final battle, Teja must decide where his loyalties lie and what kind of leader he wants to be. Sudermann's Teja is a complex and nuanced character, grappling with questions of morality, power, and identity. The