Stories by Foreign Authors: German — Volume 2 by Berthold Auerbach et al.
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About this eBook
| Contributor | Auerbach, Berthold, 1812-1882 |
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| Contributor | Chamisso, Adelbert von, 1781-1838 |
| Contributor | Hauff, Wilhelm, 1802-1827 |
| Contributor | Kompert, Leopold, 1822-1886 |
| Title | Stories by Foreign Authors: German — Volume 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents |
Christian Gellert's Last Christmas, by Berthold Auerbach A Ghetto Violet, by Leopold Kompert The Severed Hand, by Wilhelm Hauff Peter Schlemihl, by Adelbert Von Chamisso. |
| Credits | Nicole Apostola, Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Stories by Foreign Authors: German — Volume 2" by Berthold Auerbach et al. is a collection of translated short stories likely written during the late 19th century. This volume features tales that explore themes of human moral struggles, personal relationships, and the broader societal context of the authors' times, with stories centered around characters such as the beloved professor Christian Gellert and the conflicted family of a gambler named Ascher. The opening of the volume introduces us to "Christian Gellert’s Last Christmas," focusing on the sensitivity and introspection of the esteemed poet and professor Gellert, as he reflects on his life's purpose and emotional burdens during the Christmas season of 1768. We see him interacting warmly with students yet battling inner loneliness and melancholy, which soon unveils his profound moral teaching as he responds to letters seeking his wisdom. Concurrently, the narrative shifts to a peasant named Christopher, who admires Gellert and feels compelled to express gratitude. Their eventual encounter highlights mutual respect and heartfelt connection, setting the tone for the themes of humility and human kindness that permeate this compelling collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, German -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6022 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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