This edition had all images removed.
Title: Die Nymphe des Brunnens
Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Alexander Bauer, Jana Srna, Irma Spehar, Markus
Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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(This file was produced from images
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Libraries.)
Summary: "Die Nymphe des Brunnens" by Johann Karl August Musäus is a fairy tale written in the late 18th century. This captivating narrative falls within the genre of mythological and folk literature, exploring themes of love, loss, and magic associated with water spirits and the supernatural. The story follows the intricate lives of a noble family, highlighting their tribulations and the influence of fabled beings. The tale centers on the character of Mathilde, the wife of the notorious Wackermann Uhlfinger, a feared knight known for his predatory ways. After an encounter with a mysterious water nymph, she learns of her husband's fate and the future of their unborn daughter. The plot unfolds with themes of her husband’s journeys, battles, and ultimately his demise, while Mathilde raises their daughter with the nymph's assistance. The narrative takes a dark turn when misunderstandings and deceit lead to tragic consequences, including the loss of Mathilde’s children and her unjust accusations of witchcraft. Ultimately, love, bravery, and the guidance of the benevolent nymph help Mathilde navigate through her struggles, leading to a resolution that restores peace and justice to her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Musäus, Johann Karl August, 1735-1787
Editor: Fraungruber, Hans, 1863-1933
Illustrator: Taschner, Ignatius, 1871-1913
EBook No.: 25530
Published: May 19, 2008
Downloads: 169
Language: German
Subject: Folklore -- Germany
Subject: Fairy tales -- Germany
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Die Nymphe des Brunnens
Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Alexander Bauer, Jana Srna, Irma Spehar, Markus
Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)
Summary: "Die Nymphe des Brunnens" by Johann Karl August Musäus is a fairy tale written in the late 18th century. This captivating narrative falls within the genre of mythological and folk literature, exploring themes of love, loss, and magic associated with water spirits and the supernatural. The story follows the intricate lives of a noble family, highlighting their tribulations and the influence of fabled beings. The tale centers on the character of Mathilde, the wife of the notorious Wackermann Uhlfinger, a feared knight known for his predatory ways. After an encounter with a mysterious water nymph, she learns of her husband's fate and the future of their unborn daughter. The plot unfolds with themes of her husband’s journeys, battles, and ultimately his demise, while Mathilde raises their daughter with the nymph's assistance. The narrative takes a dark turn when misunderstandings and deceit lead to tragic consequences, including the loss of Mathilde’s children and her unjust accusations of witchcraft. Ultimately, love, bravery, and the guidance of the benevolent nymph help Mathilde navigate through her struggles, leading to a resolution that restores peace and justice to her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Musäus, Johann Karl August, 1735-1787
Editor: Fraungruber, Hans, 1863-1933
Illustrator: Taschner, Ignatius, 1871-1913
EBook No.: 25530
Published: May 19, 2008
Downloads: 169
Language: German
Subject: Folklore -- Germany
Subject: Fairy tales -- Germany
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.