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Title: Der Schuß von der Kanzel
Alternate Title: Schuss von der Kanzel
Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mike Pullen and Gutenberg Projekt-DE
Summary: "Der Schuß von der Kanzel" by Conrad Ferdinand Meyer is a novella written during the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the interactions of two clergymen, Pfannenstiel and Rosenstock, as they navigate their personal dilemmas against a backdrop of societal expectations and family dynamics. The characters are presented with a mixture of humor and seriousness that reflects the struggles of faith, ambition, and love. The opening of the novella introduces Pfannenstiel and Rosenstock as they descend from their church situated in Ütikon, discussing their thoughts, concerns, and ambitions amidst the changing autumn landscape. As their conversation unfolds, it becomes clear that Pfannenstiel is enamored with Rahel Wertmüller, but feels inadequate to pursue her due to the influence of the domineering General Wertmüller, who is also related to him. This sets the stage for a classic tale of unrequited love and personal conflict, where Pfannenstiel wrestles with societal pressures and his own romantic aspirations. The atmosphere is rich with vivid descriptions and emotional depth, making it an engaging start to a story exploring the intersection of faith, personal desires, and social standing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Meyer, Conrad Ferdinand, 1825-1898
EBook No.: 9494
Published: Dec 1, 2005
Downloads: 74
Language: German
Subject: Switzerland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Der Schuß von der Kanzel
Alternate Title: Schuss von der Kanzel
Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mike Pullen and Gutenberg Projekt-DE
Summary: "Der Schuß von der Kanzel" by Conrad Ferdinand Meyer is a novella written during the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the interactions of two clergymen, Pfannenstiel and Rosenstock, as they navigate their personal dilemmas against a backdrop of societal expectations and family dynamics. The characters are presented with a mixture of humor and seriousness that reflects the struggles of faith, ambition, and love. The opening of the novella introduces Pfannenstiel and Rosenstock as they descend from their church situated in Ütikon, discussing their thoughts, concerns, and ambitions amidst the changing autumn landscape. As their conversation unfolds, it becomes clear that Pfannenstiel is enamored with Rahel Wertmüller, but feels inadequate to pursue her due to the influence of the domineering General Wertmüller, who is also related to him. This sets the stage for a classic tale of unrequited love and personal conflict, where Pfannenstiel wrestles with societal pressures and his own romantic aspirations. The atmosphere is rich with vivid descriptions and emotional depth, making it an engaging start to a story exploring the intersection of faith, personal desires, and social standing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Meyer, Conrad Ferdinand, 1825-1898
EBook No.: 9494
Published: Dec 1, 2005
Downloads: 74
Language: German
Subject: Switzerland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.