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Title: Der Goldene Topf
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Golden_Pot Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_goldne_Topf
Credits: E-text prepared by Robert Kropf and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Der Goldene Topf" by E. T. A. Hoffmann is a narrative fantasy written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around a student named Anselmus, who experiences a blend of reality and the supernatural, as he navigates a world filled with strange occurrences, prophetic advice, and alluring entities, particularly centered around a captivating golden serpent. The opening of the tale introduces the protagonist, Anselmus, as he encounters an old woman selling apples and cakes at a market in Dresden, leading to a humorous yet embarrassing mishap. Despite the friendly atmosphere, he becomes haunted by the witch's ominous words and feels plagued by a string of bad luck that reflects his deep-seated dissatisfaction with life. As he seeks solace by the Elbe River, he experiences a mystical moment, hearing whispers and seeing three radiant green serpents, igniting a deep longing within him. This moment of enchantment sets the stage for Anselmus's journey into a realm where reality and magic intertwine, foreshadowing the quests and challenges that lie ahead as he grapples with his enchanting visions and earthly misfortunes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), 1776-1822
EBook No.: 17362
Published: Dec 20, 2005
Downloads: 235
Language: German
Subject: Fantasy literature
Subject: Fairy tales -- Germany
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Der Goldene Topf
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Golden_Pot Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_goldne_Topf
Credits: E-text prepared by Robert Kropf and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Der Goldene Topf" by E. T. A. Hoffmann is a narrative fantasy written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around a student named Anselmus, who experiences a blend of reality and the supernatural, as he navigates a world filled with strange occurrences, prophetic advice, and alluring entities, particularly centered around a captivating golden serpent. The opening of the tale introduces the protagonist, Anselmus, as he encounters an old woman selling apples and cakes at a market in Dresden, leading to a humorous yet embarrassing mishap. Despite the friendly atmosphere, he becomes haunted by the witch's ominous words and feels plagued by a string of bad luck that reflects his deep-seated dissatisfaction with life. As he seeks solace by the Elbe River, he experiences a mystical moment, hearing whispers and seeing three radiant green serpents, igniting a deep longing within him. This moment of enchantment sets the stage for Anselmus's journey into a realm where reality and magic intertwine, foreshadowing the quests and challenges that lie ahead as he grapples with his enchanting visions and earthly misfortunes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), 1776-1822
EBook No.: 17362
Published: Dec 20, 2005
Downloads: 235
Language: German
Subject: Fantasy literature
Subject: Fairy tales -- Germany
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.