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Auerbach, Berthold
1812
1882
Baruch, Moses
Stern, Simon Adler
1838
1904
On the Heights: A Novel
Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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"On the Heights: A Novel" by Berthold Auerbach is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a royal summer palace and revolves around the lives of various characters, particularly focusing on the queen, her physician Dr. Gunther, and a young peasant woman, Walpurga, who is chosen to be the nurse for the royal child. The novel explores themes of duty, love, and the contrast between noble and common lives, reflecting societal norms and personal bonds. The opening of the novel immerses readers in a picturesque morning at the palace, where early mass is being celebrated. Introduced to significant characters, including the introspective Dr. Gunther and the beautiful queen, the narrative quickly shifts focus to Walpurga, the peasant woman anticipating the birth of a child. As the events unfold, the emotional weight of her impending role as the royal child's nurse emerges, revealing her fears and hopes amidst the backdrop of courtly expectations and the perceived sacrifices involved in leaving her family. The interactions among characters reflect the contrasting duties and desires that bind them to their respective worlds, setting the stage for deeper explorations throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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