Die Leute von Seldwyla — Band 1 by Gottfried Keller
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| Author | Keller, Gottfried, 1819-1890 |
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| Title | Die Leute von Seldwyla — Band 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Pankraz der Schmoller -- Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe -- Frau Regel Amrain und ihr Jüngster -- Die drei gerechten Kammacher -- Spiegel das Kätzchen: ein Märchen |
| Credits | Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Die Leute von Seldwyla — Band 1" by Gottfried Keller is a work of fiction written during the mid-19th century. The book is set in the small, idyllic Swiss town of Seldwyla, characterized by its rich community life, youthful spirit, and a satirical exploration of human folly and social dynamics. The opening chapters introduce us to the town's unique characteristics and the individuals who populate it, serving as an introductory backdrop for the ensuing stories. The beginning of the book paints a vivid picture of Seldwyla, describing its charm, the old town walls, and the seemingly carefree lifestyle of its inhabitants, who live in a paradox of wealth and poverty. The narrative begins with a social commentary on the town's young people, who dominate the social scene yet remain oblivious to their surroundings. We are then introduced to Pankraz, a discontented youth from a poor family, whose experiences and relationships reveal the complexities of life in Seldwyla. The story hints at themes of ambition, dissatisfaction, and familial ties, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the town's dynamic and the characters' intertwined lives as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Switzerland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6696 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 142 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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