Project Gutenberg 2011-05-19 Public domain in the USA. 869 Jean Paul 1763 1825 Paul, Jean Richter, Johann Paul Friedrich Richter, Jean Paul Friedrich Ewing, A. (Alexander) 1830 1895 Ewing, Alexander Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siebenk%C3%A4s Charles Bowen "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, The Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkæs" by Jean Paul is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book follows the life and experiences of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkæs, a parish advocate in the royal borough of Kuhschnappel, navigating the complexities of marriage, societal expectations, and personal beliefs. It is filled with humor and philosophical musings, pointing toward a satirical examination of both love and life. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist, Siebenkæs, as he awaits his bride in their modest abode, setting the stage for their impending wedding. He is characterized by a blend of eager anticipation and humor, reflecting on the mundanity and ceremonial significance of their union. As the narrative unfolds, it showcases the personality of Siebenkæs and hints at the entangled dynamics of their relationship, where his comedic perspective contrasts with the reality of marital expectations and societal roles. The wedding day is filled with both lighthearted folly and deeper reflections on love, destiny, and tradition, emphasizing Jean Paul’s unique style of intertwining satire with heartfelt prose. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en German fiction -- Translations into English PT Text Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: German Literature 1362156 2025-08-14T15:39:18.831135 text/html 1392479 2021-11-08T05:32:41 text/html 668334 2025-08-14T15:39:32.562039 application/epub+zip 667978 2025-08-14T15:39:21.373120 application/epub+zip 667978 2025-08-14T15:39:19.908093 application/epub+zip 1081062 2025-08-14T15:39:41.901994 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1007372 2025-08-14T15:39:31.609033 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1002013 2022-09-16T13:50:06.546406 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1299417 2025-08-14T15:39:17.686056 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1299354 2021-11-08T05:32:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19794 2025-08-14T15:39:42.047004 application/rdf+xml 15777 2025-08-14T15:39:20.438057 image/jpeg 4188 2025-08-14T15:39:20.173061 image/jpeg 528899 2021-11-08T05:33:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 544014 2021-11-08T05:33:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 609227 2025-08-14T15:39:18.941098 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 en.wikipedia de.wikipedia en.wikipedia