Project Gutenberg 2003-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 257 Brentano, Clemens 1778 1842 Brentano, Clement Brentano, Clemens Maria Brentano, Clemens von Von Brentano, Clemens Gockel, Hinkel und Gackeleia Produced by Michael Pullen. HTML version by Al Haines. "Gockel, Hinkel und Gackeleia" by Clemens Brentano is a whimsical narrative that appears to be a blend of fairy tale and fable, likely written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around a proud old rooster named Gockel, his wife Hinkel, and their daughter Gackeleia, who live in a ruined castle in Germany. As they navigate the trials of their humble life, they encounter various birds, both friendly and predatory, and the themes of nobility, self-respect, and familial love are prominently featured as Gockel seeks to maintain his dignity while facing their impoverished circumstances. The opening of the story introduces the main characters and their living situation within the decrepit castle, highlighting Gockel's stubbornness and moral conviction against housing predatory birds, despite pressing financial needs. Gockel fiercely believes in protecting his family and the innocent, reminding Hinkel of their noble heritage, while also showcasing his eccentric personality. The narrative sets up the family's dynamic and hints at various adventures and challenges they will face, as Gockel struggles to balance honor and the realities of their dire living conditions. The whimsical language and fantastical elements foreshadow a journey filled with moral lessons and enchanting encounters in a richly imagined world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. de Fairy tales -- Germany PT Text DE Kinderbuch Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: German Literature 450914 2025-08-02T11:47:29.046787 text/html 445937 2013-05-20T08:32:54 text/html 239821 2025-08-02T11:47:37.379767 application/epub+zip 245364 2025-08-02T11:47:32.243793 application/epub+zip 241947 2025-08-02T11:47:30.880803 application/epub+zip 437880 2025-08-02T11:47:40.918732 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428723 2025-08-02T11:47:36.605743 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392969 2022-09-02T15:01:43.347591 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428938 2025-08-02T11:47:28.383811 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 422442 2013-05-20T08:32:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18972 2025-08-02T11:47:41.048729 application/rdf+xml 13575 2025-08-02T11:47:31.389778 image/jpeg 3346 2025-08-02T11:47:31.133769 image/jpeg 163028 2013-05-20T08:36:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 165919 2013-05-20T08:36:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 237718 2025-08-02T11:47:29.083807 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