"The Heretic of Soana" is a historical novel by the German writer Gerhard Hauptmann. The action takes place in the Middle Ages in northern Italy, where the young priest Teodoro witnesses the lawlessness and corruption prevailing in the church and society. He decides to fight against it and discovers new ideas and convictions that he has to defend even for the sake of life. The author subtly reveals the moral dilemmas, faith and principles of the main character, making the reader experience his every action. "The Heretic of Soana" is an exciting story about the path to a bright future, full of tense atmosphere and moral dramas.