The Complete Short Works of Georg Ebers by Georg Ebers

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Author Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator Safford, Mary J.
Title The Complete Short Works of Georg Ebers
Note Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents In the Blue Pike -- A question -- The elixir -- The Greylock: a fairy tale -- The nuts: A Christmas story for my children and grandchildren.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Complete Short Works of Georg Ebers" by Georg Ebers is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The initial tale, "In the Blue Pike," introduces readers to a vivid and bustling tavern scene where a mix of social classes is present, foreshadowing a narrative that intertwines themes of love, societal norms, and personal struggle. At the start of "In the Blue Pike," the atmosphere is charged with tension as characters grapple with hidden identities and past connections. The story opens with a confrontation involving Cyriax, a man who has suffered a fate inflicted by the Nuremberg magistrates, and his wife Gitta, who is protective of him. As various guests arrive at the tavern—among them, the young and aristocratic Lienhard Groland—significant backstories are introduced, particularly that of Kuni, a sickly girl who harbors feelings for Lienhard based on a past encounter. The narrative sets the stage for a rich exploration of intersecting lives, as Kuni's longing for connection collides with her current marginalized existence, and hints at themes of fate and redemption that will unfold in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject German fiction -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 5592
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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