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Title: Der Spiegel: Anekdoten zeitgenössischer deutscher Erzähler
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Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Alexander Bauer and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Der Spiegel: Anekdoten zeitgenössischer deutscher Erzähler" by Karl Lerbs is a collection of contemporary German anecdotes written in the early 20th century. The work aims to showcase the diverse narrative powers and forms of the anecdote, reflecting on societal changes and artistic expression in Germany during that period. It features contributions from multiple authors, presenting a tapestry of humorous, poignant, and reflective tales that capture the essence of life and human character. The opening of the collection sets the stage for this exploration by discussing the nature and significance of anecdotes, likening them to a mirror reflecting the living essence of experiences. Lerbs introduces a personal anecdote about encountering the word "Dubonnet" during travels, which serves as a catalyst for deeper reflection on meaning and existence. He emphasizes the challenges of defining and preserving the form of the anecdote amidst changing times, asserting the importance of clarity and succinctness in capturing a moment of life with meaningful impact. This introduction establishes a thematic foundation for the collection, highlighting the clever interplay of language and life, which is expected to be further explored through the various anecdotes that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Editor: Lerbs, Karl, 1893-1946
EBook No.: 56499
Published: Feb 4, 2018
Downloads: 168
Language: German
Subject: Anecdotes -- Germany
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Der Spiegel: Anekdoten zeitgenössischer deutscher Erzähler
Credits:
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Alexander Bauer and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Der Spiegel: Anekdoten zeitgenössischer deutscher Erzähler" by Karl Lerbs is a collection of contemporary German anecdotes written in the early 20th century. The work aims to showcase the diverse narrative powers and forms of the anecdote, reflecting on societal changes and artistic expression in Germany during that period. It features contributions from multiple authors, presenting a tapestry of humorous, poignant, and reflective tales that capture the essence of life and human character. The opening of the collection sets the stage for this exploration by discussing the nature and significance of anecdotes, likening them to a mirror reflecting the living essence of experiences. Lerbs introduces a personal anecdote about encountering the word "Dubonnet" during travels, which serves as a catalyst for deeper reflection on meaning and existence. He emphasizes the challenges of defining and preserving the form of the anecdote amidst changing times, asserting the importance of clarity and succinctness in capturing a moment of life with meaningful impact. This introduction establishes a thematic foundation for the collection, highlighting the clever interplay of language and life, which is expected to be further explored through the various anecdotes that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Editor: Lerbs, Karl, 1893-1946
EBook No.: 56499
Published: Feb 4, 2018
Downloads: 168
Language: German
Subject: Anecdotes -- Germany
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.