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Title: The Battle of Sempach
Note: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Michael Wooff
Summary: "The Battle of Sempach" by Robert Walser is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative recounts a significant military conflict, specifically focusing on the Battle of Sempach, which took place in the late 14th century. Through vivid and expressive prose, Walser captures the chaotic and brutal nature of war while also exploring themes of heroism and the absurdities of military life. In the story, a military expedition, led by the noble Duke Leopold of Austria, makes its way toward the town of Sempach, ultimately engaging in a ferocious battle with local peasants. The narrative paints a compelling picture of both the knights and the herdsmen, detailing the heavy burden of armored warriors who become increasingly vulnerable in the heat of combat. Amidst the chaos, moments of dark humor and absurdity arise as the young knights engage in casual banter, oblivious to the impending violence. As the battle unfolds, the knights, despite their armor and noble status, are brutally overwhelmed, leading to tragic consequences and illustrating the futility and horror of war. The story culminates in a sobering reflection on the aftermath of the battle, where heroes are remembered but the everyday grind of life continues unabated. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Walser, Robert, 1878-1956
Translator: Wooff, Michael
EBook No.: 41518
Published: Nov 30, 2012
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Sempach, Battle of, Switzerland, 1386 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Battle of Sempach
Note: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Michael Wooff
Summary: "The Battle of Sempach" by Robert Walser is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative recounts a significant military conflict, specifically focusing on the Battle of Sempach, which took place in the late 14th century. Through vivid and expressive prose, Walser captures the chaotic and brutal nature of war while also exploring themes of heroism and the absurdities of military life. In the story, a military expedition, led by the noble Duke Leopold of Austria, makes its way toward the town of Sempach, ultimately engaging in a ferocious battle with local peasants. The narrative paints a compelling picture of both the knights and the herdsmen, detailing the heavy burden of armored warriors who become increasingly vulnerable in the heat of combat. Amidst the chaos, moments of dark humor and absurdity arise as the young knights engage in casual banter, oblivious to the impending violence. As the battle unfolds, the knights, despite their armor and noble status, are brutally overwhelmed, leading to tragic consequences and illustrating the futility and horror of war. The story culminates in a sobering reflection on the aftermath of the battle, where heroes are remembered but the everyday grind of life continues unabated. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Walser, Robert, 1878-1956
Translator: Wooff, Michael
EBook No.: 41518
Published: Nov 30, 2012
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Sempach, Battle of, Switzerland, 1386 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.