Stories by Foreign Authors: German — Volume 2 by Berthold Auerbach et al.

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Contributor Auerbach, Berthold, 1812-1882
Contributor Chamisso, Adelbert von, 1781-1838
Contributor Hauff, Wilhelm, 1802-1827
Contributor Kompert, Leopold, 1822-1886
Title Stories by Foreign Authors: German — Volume 2
Note Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Christian Gellert's Last Christmas, by Berthold Auerbach
A Ghetto Violet, by Leopold Kompert
The Severed Hand, by Wilhelm Hauff
Peter Schlemihl, by Adelbert Von Chamisso.
Credits Nicole Apostola, Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Stories by Foreign Authors: German — Volume 2" by Berthold Auerbach et al. is a collection of translated short stories likely written during the late 19th century. This volume features tales that explore themes of human moral struggles, personal relationships, and the broader societal context of the authors' times, with stories centered around characters such as the beloved professor Christian Gellert and the conflicted family of a gambler named Ascher. The opening of the volume introduces us to "Christian Gellert’s Last Christmas," focusing on the sensitivity and introspection of the esteemed poet and professor Gellert, as he reflects on his life's purpose and emotional burdens during the Christmas season of 1768. We see him interacting warmly with students yet battling inner loneliness and melancholy, which soon unveils his profound moral teaching as he responds to letters seeking his wisdom. Concurrently, the narrative shifts to a peasant named Christopher, who admires Gellert and feels compelled to express gratitude. Their eventual encounter highlights mutual respect and heartfelt connection, setting the tone for the themes of humility and human kindness that permeate this compelling collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Short stories, German -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 6022
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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