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2010-04-18
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Oxenford, John
1812
1877
Feiling, C. A.
Hauff, Wilhelm
1802
1827
Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus)
1776
1822
Hoffmann, E.T.A.
Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor Wilhelm
Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor Amadeus
Immermann, Karl Leberecht
1796
1840
Kleist, Heinrich von
1777
1811
Kleist, Bernd Heinrich Wilhelm von
Von Kleist, Heinrich
Kleist, H. V. (Heinrich von)
Musäus, Johann Karl August
1735
1787
Musaus, Johann Karl August
Johann Karl August Musäus
Musaeus, J. K. A. (Johann Karl August)
Schiller, Friedrich
1759
1805
Schiller, Johann Christoph Friedrich von
Schiller, Friedrich von
Schiller, Friedrick
Velde, C. F. van der (Carl Franz)
1779
1824
Van der Velde, C. F. (Carl Franz)
Velde, Carl Franz van der
Velde, Karl Franz van der
Tales from the German, Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors
Libussa, by J. H. Musaeus [i.e. J. K. Musaeus] -- The criminal from lost honour, by Friedrich Schiller -- The cold heart, by Wilhelm Hauff -- The wonders in the Spessart, by Karl Immermann -- Nose, the dwarf, by W. Hauff -- Axel: a tale of the Thirty Years' War, by C. F. Van der Velde -- The sandman, by E. T. W. Hoffmann -- Michael Kohlhaas, by Heinrich von Kleist -- The Klausenburg, by Ludwig Tieck -- The moon, by Jean Paul Friedrich Richter -- The elementary spirit, by E. T. W. Hoffmann -- St. Cecilia; or, The power of music, by H. von Kleist -- The new Paris, by J. W. Goethe -- Ali and Gulhyndi, by A. Oehlenschlaeger -- Alamontade, by Heinrich Zschokke -- The Jesuits' church in G--, by E. T. W. Hoffmann -- The severed hand, by W. Hauff.
Al Haines, from scans obtained
from Internet Archive.
"Tales from the German, Comprising Specimens from the Most Celebrated Authors" is a collection of translated short stories, likely written in the early 19th century. This compilation presents an assortment of celebrated German authors, introducing readers to various tales that combine both entertainment and depth. The collection emphasizes the value of short narratives that can deliver amusement while also offering some insights into life and human nature. The opening of the collection begins with an introduction that outlines the translators' intention to present a diverse range of captivating tales that exemplify German literary talent. Among the featured stories is "Libussa," by J.H. Musäus, which recounts the tale of a noble squire, Crocus, who, enchanted by a forest elf, dedicates his life to protecting her sacred oak tree from destruction. As the story unfolds, Crocus's journey leads him to wisdom, family, and, eventually, a significant role in the governance of his community, highlighting themes of love, duty, and the interplay between the mortal and magical worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Short stories
German fiction -- Translations into English
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Category: Short Stories
Category: German Literature
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