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LoC No.: 71247374
Title: Über die Probenächte der teutschen Bauermädchen
Summary: "Über die Probenächte der teutschen Bauermädchen" by Fischer is a scholarly work written in the late 18th century. The book explores the customs of rural German girls, particularly focusing on the pre-marital practice of "Probenächte," or trial nights, where couples could experience physical intimacy before officially marrying. Through an analysis of historical and cultural practices, the author seeks to illustrate the nuances and intentions behind these customs. The opening of the work introduces the central theme of "Probenächte," emphasizing its occurrence in rural Germany, especially in the Swabian region. The text describes how young women bestow certain freedoms upon their suitors long before the marriage ceremony, contrary to the common perception of recklessness. The rituals surrounding these nights are steeped in tradition, where male suitors navigate strict dos and don'ts, often involving visits through roof windows, creating a blend of romantic daring and social decorum. The author prepares to delve into the sociocultural implications of these traditions while presenting historical anecdotes and comparative analysis with practices in other cultures and eras. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Fischer, Friedrich Christoph Jonathan, 1750-1797
EBook No.: 50101
Published: Sep 30, 2015
Downloads: 233
Language: German
Subject: Women -- Germany -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Germany -- Social life and customs -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 71247374
Title: Über die Probenächte der teutschen Bauermädchen
Summary: "Über die Probenächte der teutschen Bauermädchen" by Fischer is a scholarly work written in the late 18th century. The book explores the customs of rural German girls, particularly focusing on the pre-marital practice of "Probenächte," or trial nights, where couples could experience physical intimacy before officially marrying. Through an analysis of historical and cultural practices, the author seeks to illustrate the nuances and intentions behind these customs. The opening of the work introduces the central theme of "Probenächte," emphasizing its occurrence in rural Germany, especially in the Swabian region. The text describes how young women bestow certain freedoms upon their suitors long before the marriage ceremony, contrary to the common perception of recklessness. The rituals surrounding these nights are steeped in tradition, where male suitors navigate strict dos and don'ts, often involving visits through roof windows, creating a blend of romantic daring and social decorum. The author prepares to delve into the sociocultural implications of these traditions while presenting historical anecdotes and comparative analysis with practices in other cultures and eras. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Fischer, Friedrich Christoph Jonathan, 1750-1797
EBook No.: 50101
Published: Sep 30, 2015
Downloads: 233
Language: German
Subject: Women -- Germany -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Germany -- Social life and customs -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.