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Title: Der Spiegel des Cyprianus
Note: Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary: "Der Spiegel des Cyprianus" by Theodor Storm is a novella written in the late 19th century, a period of rich literary and cultural exploration in Germany. The story revolves around themes of love, loss, and the supernatural, centering on a mysterious mirror imbued with magical properties that reflect the deepest desires and fears of its onlookers. The narrative intertwines elements of folklore and classic fairy tale motifs, showcasing the conflict between the mundane lives of the characters and the enchanting possibilities presented by the mirror. The plot follows the life of a grieving countess who longs for a child amidst her deep sorrow over past losses. The old ancestor Cyprianus, a wise healer, gifts her a magical mirror that reveals visions of hope, but also warns her of its potential dangers if misused. As events unfold, the countess experiences the joy of motherhood, only for tragedy to strike again, leading to a series of heart-wrenching revelations of love, betrayal, and the haunting legacy of a cursed lineage. The story culminates in a cycle of love and loss that reflects the harsh realities of life while hinting at the possibility of redemption and new beginnings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Storm, Theodor, 1817-1888
EBook No.: 8925
Published: Sep 1, 2005
Downloads: 46
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: Der Spiegel des Cyprianus
Note: Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary: "Der Spiegel des Cyprianus" by Theodor Storm is a novella written in the late 19th century, a period of rich literary and cultural exploration in Germany. The story revolves around themes of love, loss, and the supernatural, centering on a mysterious mirror imbued with magical properties that reflect the deepest desires and fears of its onlookers. The narrative intertwines elements of folklore and classic fairy tale motifs, showcasing the conflict between the mundane lives of the characters and the enchanting possibilities presented by the mirror. The plot follows the life of a grieving countess who longs for a child amidst her deep sorrow over past losses. The old ancestor Cyprianus, a wise healer, gifts her a magical mirror that reveals visions of hope, but also warns her of its potential dangers if misused. As events unfold, the countess experiences the joy of motherhood, only for tragedy to strike again, leading to a series of heart-wrenching revelations of love, betrayal, and the haunting legacy of a cursed lineage. The story culminates in a cycle of love and loss that reflects the harsh realities of life while hinting at the possibility of redemption and new beginnings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Storm, Theodor, 1817-1888
EBook No.: 8925
Published: Sep 1, 2005
Downloads: 46
Language: German
Subject: Germany, Northern -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.