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Title: Kindheit
Note: Reading ease score: 76.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Jens Sadowski
Summary: "Kindheit" by Leonhard Frank is a novel written in the early 20th century that delves into the complexities of youth and social class disparities. The story follows a young boy named Jürgen Kolbenreiher as he navigates the challenges of growing up in a society that weighs heavily on personal identity and morality. The work reflects on themes of innocence, societal expectations, and the harsh realities faced by those born into different circumstances. The narrative centers around Jürgen's internal struggles and interactions with his family, peers, and the contrasting realities faced by his less fortunate classmate, Leo Seidel. As Jürgen grapples with his self-worth and the expectations imposed by his father and aunt, he also develops a budding consciousness of social injustice, particularly highlighted through his observations of Leo's predicament. The story oscillates between Jürgen's thoughts of rebellion against societal norms and his painful experiences of shame and guilt, ultimately portraying a poignant coming-of-age journey amid competing influences and pressures. The culmination of Jürgen's struggles and the harrowing decisions he faces illustrate the profound impact of childhood experiences on one’s character and outlook on life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Frank, Leonhard, 1882-1961
EBook No.: 45548
Published: May 1, 2014
Downloads: 36
Language: German
Subject: Short stories
Subject: German fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Kindheit
Note: Reading ease score: 76.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Jens Sadowski
Summary: "Kindheit" by Leonhard Frank is a novel written in the early 20th century that delves into the complexities of youth and social class disparities. The story follows a young boy named Jürgen Kolbenreiher as he navigates the challenges of growing up in a society that weighs heavily on personal identity and morality. The work reflects on themes of innocence, societal expectations, and the harsh realities faced by those born into different circumstances. The narrative centers around Jürgen's internal struggles and interactions with his family, peers, and the contrasting realities faced by his less fortunate classmate, Leo Seidel. As Jürgen grapples with his self-worth and the expectations imposed by his father and aunt, he also develops a budding consciousness of social injustice, particularly highlighted through his observations of Leo's predicament. The story oscillates between Jürgen's thoughts of rebellion against societal norms and his painful experiences of shame and guilt, ultimately portraying a poignant coming-of-age journey amid competing influences and pressures. The culmination of Jürgen's struggles and the harrowing decisions he faces illustrate the profound impact of childhood experiences on one’s character and outlook on life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Frank, Leonhard, 1882-1961
EBook No.: 45548
Published: May 1, 2014
Downloads: 36
Language: German
Subject: Short stories
Subject: German fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.