Reineke Fuchs by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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About this eBook
| Author | Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 |
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| Title | Reineke Fuchs |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Michael Pullen |
| Summary | "Reineke Fuchs" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a narrative poem written during the late 18th century. The poem tells the story of a cunning fox, Reineke, who finds himself embroiled in various conflicts with other animals. As he faces accusations and seeks to navigate themes of deceit and justice, the work explores the nature of morality and survival in a mythical animal kingdom. At the start of the poem, the joyful ambiance of Pentecost contrasts sharply with the brewing discontent among the animals at court, particularly due to the clever and mischievous actions of Reineke Fuchs. The animals gather to complain about their grievances against Reineke, spearheaded by Isegrim the Wolf, who recounts Reineke's many misdeeds, including mocking him and harming his family. As the court proceedings unfold, various animals, including a Hahn (rooster) and a cat named Hinze, come forward with their complaints against Reineke, setting the stage for the themes of justice and the consequences of cunning as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German poetry -- 18th century |
| Subject | Epic poetry |
| Subject | Reynard the Fox (Legendary character) -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2228 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 149 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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