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Uniform Title: Das kalte Herz. English

Title: The Little Glass Man, and Other Stories

Note: Translation of Das kalte Herz und andere Märchen.

Note: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: How the stories were found / by L. Eckenstein -- The little glass man -- The story of the caliph stork -- The story of little Muck -- Nose, the dwarf.

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Summary: "The Little Glass Man and Other Stories" by Wilhelm Hauff is a collection of fairy tales that was likely written in the early 19th century. The stories blend elements of fantasy and morality, often highlighting the adventures of characters who encounter magical beings and face moral dilemmas. One of the prominent figures is Peter Munk, a charcoal-burner whose yearning for wealth drives him toward the magical Little Glass Man, setting off a chain of events that reflect themes of greed, identity, and the quest for happiness. The opening of this collection introduces readers to the whimsical world of fairy-tale characters and fantasy settings through the tale of Peter Munk. Peter, discontent with his humble life, learns about the powerful and mysterious Little Glass Man, a sprite rumored to grant wishes to those who know the right incantation. As Peter navigates his desires for wealth and status, the narrative explores his interactions with fantastical characters, including Dutch Michel—a giant of the woods—and the consequences of Peter's choices. The opening portion establishes an intriguing premise, blending adventure and moral lessons that hint at the transformational journey that lies ahead for Peter and reflects deeper truths about ambition and the nature of happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hauff, Wilhelm, 1802-1827

Contributor: Eckenstein, Lina, 1857-1931

EBook No.: 45606

Published: May 7, 2014

Downloads: 88

Language: English

Subject: Children's stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-09T23:42:44Z The Little Glass Man, and Other Stories

This edition has images.

Uniform Title: Das kalte Herz. English

Title: The Little Glass Man, and Other Stories

Note: Translation of Das kalte Herz und andere Märchen.

Note: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: How the stories were found / by L. Eckenstein -- The little glass man -- The story of the caliph stork -- The story of little Muck -- Nose, the dwarf.

Credits: Produced by eagkw, David Edwards and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Little Glass Man and Other Stories" by Wilhelm Hauff is a collection of fairy tales that was likely written in the early 19th century. The stories blend elements of fantasy and morality, often highlighting the adventures of characters who encounter magical beings and face moral dilemmas. One of the prominent figures is Peter Munk, a charcoal-burner whose yearning for wealth drives him toward the magical Little Glass Man, setting off a chain of events that reflect themes of greed, identity, and the quest for happiness. The opening of this collection introduces readers to the whimsical world of fairy-tale characters and fantasy settings through the tale of Peter Munk. Peter, discontent with his humble life, learns about the powerful and mysterious Little Glass Man, a sprite rumored to grant wishes to those who know the right incantation. As Peter navigates his desires for wealth and status, the narrative explores his interactions with fantastical characters, including Dutch Michel—a giant of the woods—and the consequences of Peter's choices. The opening portion establishes an intriguing premise, blending adventure and moral lessons that hint at the transformational journey that lies ahead for Peter and reflects deeper truths about ambition and the nature of happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hauff, Wilhelm, 1802-1827

Contributor: Eckenstein, Lina, 1857-1931

EBook No.: 45606

Published: May 7, 2014

Downloads: 88

Language: English

Subject: Children's stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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