Kolberg is a historical novel written by Paul Heyse and first published in 1894. The story is set during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century and centers around the siege of the town of Kolberg in Prussia by French forces. The town is defended by a small garrison of soldiers and civilians, who are determined to hold out against the French onslaught. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including the town's mayor, a young woman...