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Title: Stories by Foreign Authors: German — Volume 1
Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: The fury, Paul Heyse -- The philosopher's pendulum, Rudolph Lindau -- The bookbinder of Hort, Leopold von Sacher-Masoch -- The Egyptian fire-eater, Rudolph Baumbach -- The Cremona violin, E.T.A. Hoffmann -- Adventures of a new year's eve, Heinrich Zschokke
Credits: Produced by Nicole Apostola, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Stories by Foreign Authors: German — Volume 1" by Paul Heyse et al. is a collection of short stories likely compiled in the late 19th century. The anthology features various narratives from notable German authors, showcasing a range of themes and styles that reflect the cultural and social nuances of their time. Each story brings forth different characters and settings, inviting readers into the rich literary fabric of German storytelling. The opening of the book presents "The Fury" by Paul Heyse, introducing us to a picturesque scene along the coast of Sorrento, where the day breaks with fishermen attending to their boats. The narrative quickly shifts focus to Laurella, a young girl of eighteen who aspires to go to Capri while grappling with her complex emotions regarding love and her troubled past. Conflicted by the shadow of her father's abusive behavior, Laurella resolves to remain unmarried, fearing the repercussions of love that could lead to pain. The encounter between her and a boatman named Antonio foreshadows a deeper exploration of their intertwined fates amid the backdrop of romantic tensions and personal struggles, setting the stage for the unfolding story that navigates love, trauma, and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Contributor: Heyse, Paul, 1830-1914
Contributor: Baumbach, Rudolf, 1840-1905
Contributor: Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), 1776-1822
Contributor: Lindau, Rudolf, 1829-1910
Contributor: Sacher-Masoch, Leopold, Ritter von, 1835-1895
Contributor: Zschokke, Heinrich, 1771-1848
EBook No.: 5431
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, German -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Stories by Foreign Authors: German — Volume 1
Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: The fury, Paul Heyse -- The philosopher's pendulum, Rudolph Lindau -- The bookbinder of Hort, Leopold von Sacher-Masoch -- The Egyptian fire-eater, Rudolph Baumbach -- The Cremona violin, E.T.A. Hoffmann -- Adventures of a new year's eve, Heinrich Zschokke
Credits: Produced by Nicole Apostola, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Stories by Foreign Authors: German — Volume 1" by Paul Heyse et al. is a collection of short stories likely compiled in the late 19th century. The anthology features various narratives from notable German authors, showcasing a range of themes and styles that reflect the cultural and social nuances of their time. Each story brings forth different characters and settings, inviting readers into the rich literary fabric of German storytelling. The opening of the book presents "The Fury" by Paul Heyse, introducing us to a picturesque scene along the coast of Sorrento, where the day breaks with fishermen attending to their boats. The narrative quickly shifts focus to Laurella, a young girl of eighteen who aspires to go to Capri while grappling with her complex emotions regarding love and her troubled past. Conflicted by the shadow of her father's abusive behavior, Laurella resolves to remain unmarried, fearing the repercussions of love that could lead to pain. The encounter between her and a boatman named Antonio foreshadows a deeper exploration of their intertwined fates amid the backdrop of romantic tensions and personal struggles, setting the stage for the unfolding story that navigates love, trauma, and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Contributor: Heyse, Paul, 1830-1914
Contributor: Baumbach, Rudolf, 1840-1905
Contributor: Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), 1776-1822
Contributor: Lindau, Rudolf, 1829-1910
Contributor: Sacher-Masoch, Leopold, Ritter von, 1835-1895
Contributor: Zschokke, Heinrich, 1771-1848
EBook No.: 5431
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, German -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.