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Title: Gösta Berling: Erzählungen aus dem alten Wermland
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6sta_Berling%27s_Saga Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6sta_Berling
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Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Evelyn Kawrykow and the
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Summary: "Gösta Berling: Erzählungen aus dem alten Wermland" by Selma Lagerlöf is a collection of fictional tales written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the titular character, Gösta Berling, a young and beautiful priest who struggles with alcoholism and the judgment of his community while navigating themes of redemption, inspiration, and the human condition. The opening of this work introduces Gösta Berling as he stands at the pulpit, preparing to preach in a church filled with antagonistic parishioners who resent him for his drunkenness and failure to fulfill his pastoral duties. As he contemplates the weight of their disdain, he reflects on both his past and the role of alcohol in his life, leading to a moment of inspiration where he transcends his sorrow and desires to testify to God's glory. Despite the unease in the congregation, the sermon takes a turn as the community unexpectedly supports him during a subsequent inquiry into his behavior, showcasing the complexities of human relationships and forgiveness. This initial chapter sets a poignant tone, hinting at Gösta's tumultuous journey and the broader themes of hope and redemption within the tales to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940
Translator: Mann, Mathilde, 1859-1925
EBook No.: 28751
Published: May 10, 2009
Downloads: 125
Language: German
Subject: Swedish fiction -- Translations into German
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Gösta Berling: Erzählungen aus dem alten Wermland
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6sta_Berling%27s_Saga Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6sta_Berling
Credits:
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Evelyn Kawrykow and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Gösta Berling: Erzählungen aus dem alten Wermland" by Selma Lagerlöf is a collection of fictional tales written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the titular character, Gösta Berling, a young and beautiful priest who struggles with alcoholism and the judgment of his community while navigating themes of redemption, inspiration, and the human condition. The opening of this work introduces Gösta Berling as he stands at the pulpit, preparing to preach in a church filled with antagonistic parishioners who resent him for his drunkenness and failure to fulfill his pastoral duties. As he contemplates the weight of their disdain, he reflects on both his past and the role of alcohol in his life, leading to a moment of inspiration where he transcends his sorrow and desires to testify to God's glory. Despite the unease in the congregation, the sermon takes a turn as the community unexpectedly supports him during a subsequent inquiry into his behavior, showcasing the complexities of human relationships and forgiveness. This initial chapter sets a poignant tone, hinting at Gösta's tumultuous journey and the broader themes of hope and redemption within the tales to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940
Translator: Mann, Mathilde, 1859-1925
EBook No.: 28751
Published: May 10, 2009
Downloads: 125
Language: German
Subject: Swedish fiction -- Translations into German
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.