The Nürnberg Stove by Ouida
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| Author | Ouida, 1839-1908 |
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| Illustrator | Kirk, Maria Louise, 1860-1938 |
| Title | The Nürnberg Stove |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Nürnberg Stove" by Ouida is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young boy named August Strehla, who lives in a picturesque old town in Austria. Struggling with poverty after the loss of his mother, August is deeply attached to a grand stove crafted by the renowned potter Augustin Hirschvogel, which symbolizes warmth, family ties, and dreams of a better future. The initial chapter sets the stage for a poignant tale about love, loss, and the struggle against hardship. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Hall, a charming town where a nine-year-old boy named August makes his way home through a bitterly cold winter night carrying a jug of beer for his family. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the town and August's impoverished family life filled with warmth and joy despite their hardships. He finds solace in the beautiful Nürnberg stove, which has been a source of warmth and comfort for his family through generations. However, when his father reveals that he has sold the prized stove to settle debts, August is devastated. His love for the stove propels him into a brave and desperate quest, as he resolves to follow it to regain not just its warmth, but the essence of happiness it represents for his family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Stoves -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Austria -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20997 |
| Release Date | Apr 6, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 154 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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