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Title: Im Schatten der Titanen: Erinnerungen an Baronin Jenny von Gustedt
Note: Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Ralph Janke and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Im Schatten der Titanen: Erinnerungen an Baronin Jenny von Gustedt" by Lily Braun is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book presents a reflective narrative centered around the life of Jenny von Gustedt, who is portrayed as a witness to significant historical events involving notable figures like Goethe and Napoleon. The text likely delves into her personal experiences, relationships, and the impact of these prominent personalities on her life. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces Jenny von Gustedt, who had recently passed away in 1890, and conveys the profound admiration and affection felt for her by her granddaughter, the author herself. The opening discusses Jenny's connections with illustrious figures and her life experiences that shaped her character. It hints at a blend of nostalgia and historical reverence, suggesting that the memories of Jenny and the world she inhabited encompass rich themes of love, loss, and a longing for understanding the complexities of her life amidst the shadow of titans. The author reflects on the evolving perception of her grandmother and her relationships, particularly with her grandfather, Jerome Napoleon, painting a picture of a personal and tumultuous history influenced by the grandeur and challenges of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Braun, Lily, 1865-1916
EBook No.: 19653
Published: Oct 28, 2006
Downloads: 78
Language: German
Subject: Biography
Subject: Women authors, German -- Biography
Subject: Gustedt, Jenny (von Papenheim) freiin von, 1811-1890
LoCC: History: Biography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Im Schatten der Titanen: Erinnerungen an Baronin Jenny von Gustedt
Note: Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Ralph Janke and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Im Schatten der Titanen: Erinnerungen an Baronin Jenny von Gustedt" by Lily Braun is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book presents a reflective narrative centered around the life of Jenny von Gustedt, who is portrayed as a witness to significant historical events involving notable figures like Goethe and Napoleon. The text likely delves into her personal experiences, relationships, and the impact of these prominent personalities on her life. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces Jenny von Gustedt, who had recently passed away in 1890, and conveys the profound admiration and affection felt for her by her granddaughter, the author herself. The opening discusses Jenny's connections with illustrious figures and her life experiences that shaped her character. It hints at a blend of nostalgia and historical reverence, suggesting that the memories of Jenny and the world she inhabited encompass rich themes of love, loss, and a longing for understanding the complexities of her life amidst the shadow of titans. The author reflects on the evolving perception of her grandmother and her relationships, particularly with her grandfather, Jerome Napoleon, painting a picture of a personal and tumultuous history influenced by the grandeur and challenges of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Braun, Lily, 1865-1916
EBook No.: 19653
Published: Oct 28, 2006
Downloads: 78
Language: German
Subject: Biography
Subject: Women authors, German -- Biography
Subject: Gustedt, Jenny (von Papenheim) freiin von, 1811-1890
LoCC: History: Biography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.