This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 22023152
Title: Märchen
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fairy_Tales_of_Hermann_Hesse
Contents: Augustus -- Der Dichter -- Merkwürdige Nachricht von einem andern Stern -- Der schwere Weg -- Eine Traumfolge -- Faldum -- Iris.
Credits: Jens Sadowski. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.
Summary: "Märchen" by Hermann Hesse is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work intertwines themes of fantasy and moral lessons, exploring the human condition through rich and evocative narratives. The characters are often depicted in transformative journeys that highlight the tensions between innocence, experience, and societal expectations. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to the tale of Augustus, a young boy born to a single mother, Elisabeth, after the tragic loss of her husband. The story unfolds as she wishes for her son to be loved by everyone, an innocent yet profound desire that ultimately weaves complexity into Augustus's life. As he grows, he becomes the center of attention and affection in his community, but the impact of his mother's wish takes an unexpected turn as he navigates various relationships, reflecting on how love and the expectations of others influence one's sense of self. Throughout this opening portion, themes of love, loss, and the longing for acceptance are beautifully illustrated, setting the stage for deeper explorations in the following stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962
EBook No.: 64522
Published: Feb 12, 2021
Downloads: 662
Language: German
Subject: Short stories, German
Subject: German fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 22023152
Title: Märchen
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fairy_Tales_of_Hermann_Hesse
Contents: Augustus -- Der Dichter -- Merkwürdige Nachricht von einem andern Stern -- Der schwere Weg -- Eine Traumfolge -- Faldum -- Iris.
Credits: Jens Sadowski. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.
Summary: "Märchen" by Hermann Hesse is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work intertwines themes of fantasy and moral lessons, exploring the human condition through rich and evocative narratives. The characters are often depicted in transformative journeys that highlight the tensions between innocence, experience, and societal expectations. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to the tale of Augustus, a young boy born to a single mother, Elisabeth, after the tragic loss of her husband. The story unfolds as she wishes for her son to be loved by everyone, an innocent yet profound desire that ultimately weaves complexity into Augustus's life. As he grows, he becomes the center of attention and affection in his community, but the impact of his mother's wish takes an unexpected turn as he navigates various relationships, reflecting on how love and the expectations of others influence one's sense of self. Throughout this opening portion, themes of love, loss, and the longing for acceptance are beautifully illustrated, setting the stage for deeper explorations in the following stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962
EBook No.: 64522
Published: Feb 12, 2021
Downloads: 662
Language: German
Subject: Short stories, German
Subject: German fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.