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Rosegger, Peter
1843
1918
Rosegger, Petri Kettenfeier
Fels, Gabriel
King, Maude Egerton
1867
1927
Petersen, Julius
1878
1941
The Forest Farm: Tales of the Austrian Tyrol
My father and I / translated by M.E.K. and L.G. -- How I gave God my Sunday jacket / translated by A.T. de Mattos -- Christmas Eve / translated by M.E.K. -- A last will and testament / translated by M.E.K. -- How little Maxel's house was burned down / translated by M.E.K. and L.G. -- Three hundred and sixty-four nights and a night / translated by A.T. de Mattos -- How the white kid died / translated by A.T. de Mattos -- Children of the world in the forest / translated by A.T. de Mattos -- How Meisensepp died / translated by Louise Evers -- The Corpus Christi altar / translated by A.T. de Mattos -- About Kickel, who went to prison / translated by Ethel Blount -- The recruit / translated by A.T. de Mattos -- A forgotten land / translated by A.T. de Mattos -- The schoolmaster / translated by A.T. de Mattos -- The stag on the wall / translated by Melicent Norris and M.E. King -- Forest-lily in the snow / translated by A.T. de Mattos -- The sacred cornfield / translated by M.E. King and L. Swietokowski -- About my mother / translated by A.T. de Mattos.
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"The Forest Farm: Tales of the Austrian Tyrol" by Peter Rosegger is a collection of semi-autobiographical short stories written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the life and experiences of a young boy growing up in a rural Austrian village, detailing his relationships with his family, the rhythms of peasant life, and the values of simplicity and tradition. Central to the narrative is the exploration of childhood innocence and the clash between rural and urban lifestyles. The opening of "The Forest Farm" introduces the complex relationship between the narrator and his father, highlighting the father's sternness juxtaposed with an underlying love. The narrator recounts moments of mischief, such as dismantling a religious crucifix out of curiosity and feeling a strange yearning for parental attention, even if it results in punishment. This early chapter sets the tone for a reflective, nostalgic look at the protagonist's upbringing, revealing the rich tapestry of his rural community along with the enduring lessons learned from both daily life experiences and familial interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Historical fiction
Domestic fiction
Tyrol (Austria) -- Fiction
Short stories, Austrian -- Translations into English
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