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Title: Die Chronik der Sperlingsgasse
Note: Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Die Chronik der Sperlingsgasse" by Wilhelm Raabe is a novel written in the late 19th century. The work explores the theme of memory, nostalgia, and the contrast between joy and sorrow in everyday life, centered around the narrator, Johannes Wachholder, as he reflects on his past and the lives of those around him. The novel is set in the bustling atmosphere of a city, particularly through the lens of the titular Sperlingsgasse, featuring various characters that embody the complexities of human experience. The opening of the novel introduces us to the narrator's melancholic thoughts amid a gloomy autumn, setting the stage for a reflective narrative. Johannes observes the world outside his window, contrasting the dreariness of the present with cherished memories from his past, including his childhood in the delightful town of Ulfelden and the warmth of his relationships, particularly with a young woman named Marie. As he recalls these memories, the arrival of the first snow ignites a sense of hope and inspiration, prompting him to begin writing a chronicle of his experiences and the vibrant lives of the people in the Sperlingsgasse. The prose captures the chilly atmosphere while simultaneously evoking the joy of childhood memories and the inevitability of change and loss, heralding a deeper exploration of life's dichotomies as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Raabe, Wilhelm, 1831-1910
Illustrator: Bosch, Ernst, 1834-1917
EBook No.: 46411
Published: Jul 25, 2014
Downloads: 75
Language: German
Subject: German fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Die Chronik der Sperlingsgasse
Note: Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Jens Sadowski and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Die Chronik der Sperlingsgasse" by Wilhelm Raabe is a novel written in the late 19th century. The work explores the theme of memory, nostalgia, and the contrast between joy and sorrow in everyday life, centered around the narrator, Johannes Wachholder, as he reflects on his past and the lives of those around him. The novel is set in the bustling atmosphere of a city, particularly through the lens of the titular Sperlingsgasse, featuring various characters that embody the complexities of human experience. The opening of the novel introduces us to the narrator's melancholic thoughts amid a gloomy autumn, setting the stage for a reflective narrative. Johannes observes the world outside his window, contrasting the dreariness of the present with cherished memories from his past, including his childhood in the delightful town of Ulfelden and the warmth of his relationships, particularly with a young woman named Marie. As he recalls these memories, the arrival of the first snow ignites a sense of hope and inspiration, prompting him to begin writing a chronicle of his experiences and the vibrant lives of the people in the Sperlingsgasse. The prose captures the chilly atmosphere while simultaneously evoking the joy of childhood memories and the inevitability of change and loss, heralding a deeper exploration of life's dichotomies as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Raabe, Wilhelm, 1831-1910
Illustrator: Bosch, Ernst, 1834-1917
EBook No.: 46411
Published: Jul 25, 2014
Downloads: 75
Language: German
Subject: German fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.