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Title: Die Hexenrichter von Würzburg: Historische Novelle
Note: Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Matthias Grammel and the
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Summary: "Die Hexenrichter von Würzburg: Historische Novelle" by Franz von Seeburg is a historical novella written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the witch hunts in the early 17th century, focusing on the lives of marginalized individuals such as vagabonds and criminals, amidst the societal madness surrounding witchcraft accusations. The main character introduced is Zuckerwastl, a cunning trickster and thief, whose interactions with his associates hint at the exploitation, suffering, and desperation of those who operate on the fringes of society during turbulent times. At the start of the narrative, readers are immersed in a dark, foreboding forest landscape where a group of vagabonds gathers at a secluded house. The dialogue reveals their criminal intentions and their awareness of a societal climate rife with suspicion and fear of witchcraft. As they prepare to engage in their nefarious schemes, they express a distinct worldview shaped by their upbringing and social status. Interspersed with the characters' banter and reflections are ominous references to the witch hunts occurring in nearby towns, foreshadowing the tragic events that will unfold. The beginning effectively establishes the novella's tone, showcasing the complexities of its characters in a harshly judgmental society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Seeburg, Franz von, 1836-1894
EBook No.: 48476
Published: Mar 12, 2015
Downloads: 74
Language: German
Subject: Germany -- Fiction
Subject: Witches -- Fiction
Subject: Spee, Friedrich von, 1591-1635 -- Fiction
Subject: Paranormal fiction, German
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Die Hexenrichter von Würzburg: Historische Novelle
Note: Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Matthias Grammel and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Die Hexenrichter von Würzburg: Historische Novelle" by Franz von Seeburg is a historical novella written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the witch hunts in the early 17th century, focusing on the lives of marginalized individuals such as vagabonds and criminals, amidst the societal madness surrounding witchcraft accusations. The main character introduced is Zuckerwastl, a cunning trickster and thief, whose interactions with his associates hint at the exploitation, suffering, and desperation of those who operate on the fringes of society during turbulent times. At the start of the narrative, readers are immersed in a dark, foreboding forest landscape where a group of vagabonds gathers at a secluded house. The dialogue reveals their criminal intentions and their awareness of a societal climate rife with suspicion and fear of witchcraft. As they prepare to engage in their nefarious schemes, they express a distinct worldview shaped by their upbringing and social status. Interspersed with the characters' banter and reflections are ominous references to the witch hunts occurring in nearby towns, foreshadowing the tragic events that will unfold. The beginning effectively establishes the novella's tone, showcasing the complexities of its characters in a harshly judgmental society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Seeburg, Franz von, 1836-1894
EBook No.: 48476
Published: Mar 12, 2015
Downloads: 74
Language: German
Subject: Germany -- Fiction
Subject: Witches -- Fiction
Subject: Spee, Friedrich von, 1591-1635 -- Fiction
Subject: Paranormal fiction, German
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.