Die Regentrude by Theodor Storm
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| Author | Storm, Theodor, 1817-1888 |
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| Title | Die Regentrude |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Regentrude |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Summary | "Die Regentrude" by Theodor Storm is a fairy tale-like novella that was written during the late 19th century. This work falls within the genre of literary fiction and highlights a mix of realism and myth, centered around themes of nature, drought, and the interplay between human lives and the supernatural. The story likely explores the hope for renewal and the longing for rain in the face of environmental adversity. The narrative follows a poor widow, Mother Stine, and her son, Andrees, as they grapple with a prolonged drought that threatens their livelihood and that of their fellow villagers. In their despair, they speculate about the mythical figure known as the Regentrude, who is believed to have the power to summon rain. As Andrees embarks on a quest to awaken this figure, he is joined by Maren, a young woman he loves. Together, they navigate treacherous paths and face challenges imposed by the Fire Man, a malevolent entity. Ultimately, Maren awakens the Regentrude, leading to a dramatic restoration of rain that saves their crops and culminates in a joyful wedding. The story intertwines elements of folklore with the struggles of daily life, delivering a message about resilience and hope amid hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Germany |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8923 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 94 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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