The Rider on the White Horse

The Rider on the White Horse, a novella by Theodor Storm, is regarded as his masterpiece and was first published in 1888, the year he passed away. The story follows Hauke Haien, a farmer's son and licensed surveyor, who diligently learns his father's trade and studies mathematics to enhance his understanding of local coastal dykes. As he gains expertise, Hauke begins to rethink traditional dyke designs, contemplating how flatter structures could better withstand floods.