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Title: The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 11
Masterpieces of German Literature Translated Into English

Note: Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Friedrich Spielhagen: Storm Flood -- Theodor Storm: The rider of the white horse. To a deceased. The city. The heath. Consolation -- Wilhelm Raabe: The hunger pastor.

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing, Stan Goodman, Rachael Schultz
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

Summary: "The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 11" by Francke is a scholarly collection of seminal literary works composed by influential German authors Friedrich Spielhagen, Theodor Storm, and Wilhelm Raabe from the 19th and early 20th centuries. This volume aims to capture the significance and evolution of German literature during a dynamic period marked by social reform and cultural renaissance. Through critical essays and translated excerpts, it provides readers with insight into the themes and stylistic innovations characteristic of these authors' works. The opening portion introduces Friedrich Spielhagen, examining his life and the context in which he wrote. It highlights the turbulent periods of political awakening in Germany, drawing a connection between the struggles for liberalism and the emergence of the novel as a vehicle for social commentary. The text also delves into Spielhagen’s formative years, his literary influences, and the blend of personal and political themes within his narratives. The discussion underscores his relevance as a pioneer of the "novel of purpose," aligning his work with broader historical movements in Germany during the 19th century, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his contributions to literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Francke, Kuno, 1855-1930

EBook No.: 45788

Published: May 27, 2014

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: German literature -- 19th century -- Translations into English

Subject: German literature -- 20th century -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 11
Masterpieces of German Literature Translated Into English

Note: Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Friedrich Spielhagen: Storm Flood -- Theodor Storm: The rider of the white horse. To a deceased. The city. The heath. Consolation -- Wilhelm Raabe: The hunger pastor.

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing, Stan Goodman, Rachael Schultz
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

Summary: "The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 11" by Francke is a scholarly collection of seminal literary works composed by influential German authors Friedrich Spielhagen, Theodor Storm, and Wilhelm Raabe from the 19th and early 20th centuries. This volume aims to capture the significance and evolution of German literature during a dynamic period marked by social reform and cultural renaissance. Through critical essays and translated excerpts, it provides readers with insight into the themes and stylistic innovations characteristic of these authors' works. The opening portion introduces Friedrich Spielhagen, examining his life and the context in which he wrote. It highlights the turbulent periods of political awakening in Germany, drawing a connection between the struggles for liberalism and the emergence of the novel as a vehicle for social commentary. The text also delves into Spielhagen’s formative years, his literary influences, and the blend of personal and political themes within his narratives. The discussion underscores his relevance as a pioneer of the "novel of purpose," aligning his work with broader historical movements in Germany during the 19th century, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his contributions to literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Francke, Kuno, 1855-1930

EBook No.: 45788

Published: May 27, 2014

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: German literature -- 19th century -- Translations into English

Subject: German literature -- 20th century -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.