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LoC No.: 17017428
Title: German Fiction
Series Title: The Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction
Note: Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books
Summary: "German Fiction" by Fontane, Goethe, Keller, and Storm is a collection of selected works from notable German authors written in the late 19th century. The compilation includes significant literary contributions from luminaries such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Gottfried Keller, Theodor Storm, and Theodor Fontane, exploring complex themes of life, emotion, and character development within the context of German culture. The book likely delves into the internal struggles and nuanced experiences of its protagonists, inviting readers to reflect on deeper issues of existence and sentiment. The opening of the book presents a scholarly overview that examines the German novel's evolution and its intersections with international literature. It highlights the unique psychological depth characteristic of German literature, focusing on the internal emotional landscapes of characters more than on external action. Addressing the reader directly, it posits that German fiction often prefers psychological exploration over sensational narratives, appealing to those who appreciate intricate character studies and subtle developments over traditional plot-driven storytelling. The examination serves as a thoughtful introduction to the selected works, preparing readers for the emotional and intellectual depth they can expect from the writers featured in this anthology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fontane, Theodor, 1819-1898
Author: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
Author: Keller, Gottfried, 1819-1890
Author: Storm, Theodor, 1817-1888
Editor: Neilson, William Allan, 1869-1946
EBook No.: 34506
Published: Nov 30, 2010
Downloads: 119
Language: English
Subject: German fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17017428
Title: German Fiction
Series Title: The Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction
Note: Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books
Summary: "German Fiction" by Fontane, Goethe, Keller, and Storm is a collection of selected works from notable German authors written in the late 19th century. The compilation includes significant literary contributions from luminaries such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Gottfried Keller, Theodor Storm, and Theodor Fontane, exploring complex themes of life, emotion, and character development within the context of German culture. The book likely delves into the internal struggles and nuanced experiences of its protagonists, inviting readers to reflect on deeper issues of existence and sentiment. The opening of the book presents a scholarly overview that examines the German novel's evolution and its intersections with international literature. It highlights the unique psychological depth characteristic of German literature, focusing on the internal emotional landscapes of characters more than on external action. Addressing the reader directly, it posits that German fiction often prefers psychological exploration over sensational narratives, appealing to those who appreciate intricate character studies and subtle developments over traditional plot-driven storytelling. The examination serves as a thoughtful introduction to the selected works, preparing readers for the emotional and intellectual depth they can expect from the writers featured in this anthology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fontane, Theodor, 1819-1898
Author: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
Author: Keller, Gottfried, 1819-1890
Author: Storm, Theodor, 1817-1888
Editor: Neilson, William Allan, 1869-1946
EBook No.: 34506
Published: Nov 30, 2010
Downloads: 119
Language: English
Subject: German fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.