Project Gutenberg 2015-12-13 Public domain in the USA. 221 Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus) 1776 1822 Hoffmann, E.T.A. Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor Wilhelm Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor Amadeus Arnim, Bettina von 1785 1859 Brentano, Bettina Brentano, Elisabeth Brentano, Katharina Elisabeth Ludovica Magdalena Arnim, Anna Elisabeth Brentano von Arnim, Elisabeth Brentano von Arnim, Katharina Elisabeth Ludovica Magdalena Brentano von Arnim-Brentano, Bettina von Von Arnim, Bettina Arnim, Bettina Brentano von Arnim, Bettine von Brentano-von Arnim, Bettine Bayersdorfer, Adolph 1842 1901 Bayersdorfer, Adolf Fischer, Friedrich Theodor 1803 1867 Thoma, Ludwig 1867 1921 Schlemihl, Peter Urban, Henry F. 1862 1924 Deutsche Humoristen, 6. Band (von 8) Humoristische Erzählungen Vorbemerkungen zum 6. Bande der »Deutschen Humoristen« -- Vorwort -- E. Th. A. Hoffmann: Aus »Klein Zaches genannt Zinnober« -- Bettina von Arnim: Die Reise nach Darmstadt -- Fr. Th. Vischer: Die Tücke des Objekts -- Ad. Bayersdorfer: Die militärpflichtige Tante -- Henry F. Urban: Der Eishund -- Ludwig Thoma: Besserung. Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Deutsche Humoristen, 6. Band (von 8)" by E. T. A. Hoffmann et al. is a collection of humorous tales written in the early 20th century. This volume specifically highlights wit and satire from various authors, including Hoffmann himself, and aims to entertain readers with a range of comedic narratives. The collection draws upon the rich tradition of German humor, emphasizing hearty laughter and lighthearted tales that resonate even in later periods. At the start of the compilation, readers are introduced to “Klein Zaches genannt Zinnober,” a story featuring a fantastical character named Zinnober, who is a hideous changeling child. The chapter depicts how a good fairy gifts Zinnober with a magical power that allows him to claim the talents and merits of those around him, elevating him in society despite his lack of true abilities. This absurdity leads to comical situations as Zinnober navigates various social settings, including a literary tea hosted by Professor Mosch Terpin, igniting jealousy and intrigue among other characters, particularly a student named Balthasar who seeks the affection of Candida. The opening sets a lively tone, blending slapstick humor with social commentary typical of the literature of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. de German wit and humor PT Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: German Literature 251397 2025-09-20T10:34:32.777011 text/html 229100 2024-10-22T23:34:45 text/html 232975 2025-09-20T10:34:36.464013 application/epub+zip 232961 2025-09-20T10:34:33.430026 application/epub+zip 148196 2025-09-20T10:34:33.097025 application/epub+zip 306355 2025-09-20T10:34:38.984036 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 278667 2025-09-20T10:34:36.143980 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 189524 2022-09-23T04:30:35.049030 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 225456 2025-09-20T10:34:32.473019 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 205652 2024-10-22T23:34:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21541 2025-09-20T10:34:39.165001 application/rdf+xml 15331 2025-09-20T10:34:33.186982 image/jpeg 2254 2025-09-20T10:34:33.141995 image/jpeg 194980 2025-09-20T10:34:32.809993 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 de.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia de.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia