Project Gutenberg 2010-11-29 Public domain in the USA. 252 Keller, Gottfried 1819 1890 Keller, Gotfryd Schierbrand, Wolf von 1851 1920 Von Schierbrand, Wolf Seldwyla Folks: Three Singular Tales Three decent combmakers -- Dietegen -- Romeo and Juliet of the village. Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive "Seldwyla Folks: Three Singular Tales" by Gottfried Keller is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century, which showcases the author's dexterity in narrative and character development. Set in the fictional town of Seldwyla, the book delves into the lives of its inhabitants, highlighting their peculiarities and the comedic dichotomies of human nature. The stories present a blend of humor, social commentary, and irony, woven into the fabric of everyday life in a quaint but somewhat stagnant society. The opening of the collection introduces the story of three decent combmakers who, despite their respectable nature, become embroiled in a silent competition for both their livelihood and the affections of Zues Buenzlin, a local maiden. Each combmaker is portrayed with quirks that define their interactions and personal ambitions, but they also reflect broader themes of economy, competition, and societal expectations. The narrative sets the stage for their interconnected lives, as they navigate issues of pride, jealousy, and the pursuit of happiness, all while maintaining a façade of amicability. As the tension mounts, the dynamics of their relationships spotlight Keller’s keen insights into human behavior, emphasizing the absurdities that arise in the quest for love and self-worth within a rigid societal structure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Switzerland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PT Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: German Literature 526843 2025-08-14T06:57:31.669482 text/html 524344 2021-01-07T06:40:28 text/html 286751 2025-08-14T06:57:40.062370 application/epub+zip 293477 2025-08-14T06:57:35.129380 application/epub+zip 273529 2025-08-14T06:57:33.776392 application/epub+zip 529917 2025-08-14T06:57:43.901358 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 509693 2025-08-14T06:57:39.228382 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 416613 2022-09-16T03:32:25.966113 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 499812 2025-08-14T06:57:30.983446 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 499638 2021-01-07T06:40:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 499630 2021-01-07T06:40:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21329 2025-08-14T06:57:44.053334 application/rdf+xml 17853 2025-08-14T06:57:34.283400 image/jpeg 4133 2025-08-14T06:57:34.030437 image/jpeg 193472 2021-01-07T06:40:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 197024 2021-01-07T06:40:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 193432 2021-01-07T06:40:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 282548 2025-08-14T06:57:31.713425 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia