Kunnon Kasper ja kaunis Anni by Clemens Brentano
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| Author | Brentano, Clemens, 1778-1842 |
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| Translator | Kallio, O. A. (Oskar Albin), 1874-1940 |
| Uniform Title | Geschichte vom braven Kasperl und dem schönen Annerl. Finnish |
| Title | Kunnon Kasper ja kaunis Anni |
| Note | Reading ease score: 35.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Kunnon Kasper ja kaunis Anni" by Clemens Brentano is a novella written in the early 19th century. This work stands out as an important piece within modern German literature, particularly noted for its role in pioneering the genre of folk narrative or "kyläkertomus." The story revolves around the lives of the titular characters, Kasper, a noble peasant-soldier, and the beautiful Anni, whose intertwined fates capture themes of honor and sacrifice against the backdrop of rural German life. The opening of the novella introduces us to an elderly peasant woman who is determined to rest on the doorstep of a grand house, revealing a sense of calm resignation despite the concerns of onlookers. As the crowd debates her situation, she insists on her right to stay, referencing her past sacrifices. The narrative then shifts to a male narrator who becomes captivated by her presence and listens to her story. She recounts the tragic fate of her grandson, Kasper, a soldier who, facing a moral and existential crisis, has taken his own life after being forced to recognize his family's crimes. This poignant beginning sets a somber yet reflective tone, hinting at deeper themes of integrity, love, and the pains inherent in human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Honor |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Germany -- History -- Coalition Wars, 1789-1814 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Germany -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Weltschmerz |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58772 |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 67 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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