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Title: Bulemanns Haus

Note: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Mike Pullen and Delphine Lettau

Summary: "Bulemanns Haus" by Theodor Storm is a novella written during the late 19th century. This literary work delves into themes of isolation and human nature through the story of a mysterious, abandoned house in a northern German seaside town. The narrative is rich in atmosphere, exploring the lives of its peculiar inhabitants while reflecting broader societal issues. The story revolves around a dilapidated house owned by Herr Bulemann, a reclusive man known for his miserly behavior and strange affinity for his two cats. Bulemann lives a solitary life, marked by his secret dealings with pawns left behind by others in his community. His interactions with an estranged half-sister and an unfortunate child highlight his emotional detachment and moral failings. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that Bulemann’s greed and inability to connect with others lead to tragic consequences for him and those around him. The haunting atmosphere of the house and Bulemann’s eventual fate serve as a poignant commentary on isolation and the perils of avarice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Storm, Theodor, 1817-1888

EBook No.: 8916

Published: Sep 1, 2005

Downloads: 55

Language: German

Subject: Germany, Northern -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Bulemanns Haus

Note: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Mike Pullen and Delphine Lettau

Summary: "Bulemanns Haus" by Theodor Storm is a novella written during the late 19th century. This literary work delves into themes of isolation and human nature through the story of a mysterious, abandoned house in a northern German seaside town. The narrative is rich in atmosphere, exploring the lives of its peculiar inhabitants while reflecting broader societal issues. The story revolves around a dilapidated house owned by Herr Bulemann, a reclusive man known for his miserly behavior and strange affinity for his two cats. Bulemann lives a solitary life, marked by his secret dealings with pawns left behind by others in his community. His interactions with an estranged half-sister and an unfortunate child highlight his emotional detachment and moral failings. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that Bulemann’s greed and inability to connect with others lead to tragic consequences for him and those around him. The haunting atmosphere of the house and Bulemann’s eventual fate serve as a poignant commentary on isolation and the perils of avarice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Storm, Theodor, 1817-1888

EBook No.: 8916

Published: Sep 1, 2005

Downloads: 55

Language: German

Subject: Germany, Northern -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.