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Title: Das goldene Tor
Original Publication: Berlin: Verlag von Martin Warneck, 1923.
Credits: Hans Theyer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Das goldene Tor" by Diedrich Speckmann is a narrative written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of rural life, focusing on the experiences of a young boy named Peter Eggers, who dreams of becoming a schoolmaster while enduring a challenging home life. The book likely explores themes of aspiration, education, and familial dynamics, particularly highlighting Peter's relationship with his harsh stepmother and his longing for a better future. The opening of the narrative introduces the Eggers family, revealing their struggles with harsh winter conditions and limited resources. The family is portrayed in a humble, cold home where they manage to pass the time through various tasks, emphasizing their hard work and close-knit interactions. Among the children, the character Peter emerges, showing a deeper yearning for knowledge and a better life, distinct from his siblings. As the family navigates daily challenges, including Peter's encounters with his standoffish father and overbearing stepmother, the groundwork is laid for Peter's journey towards becoming a schoolmaster, offering insight into his relationships and aspirations that will develop throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Speckmann, Diedrich, 1872-1938
EBook No.: 73467
Published: Apr 26, 2024
Downloads: 124
Language: 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.
Title: Das goldene Tor
Original Publication: Berlin: Verlag von Martin Warneck, 1923.
Credits: Hans Theyer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Das goldene Tor" by Diedrich Speckmann is a narrative written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of rural life, focusing on the experiences of a young boy named Peter Eggers, who dreams of becoming a schoolmaster while enduring a challenging home life. The book likely explores themes of aspiration, education, and familial dynamics, particularly highlighting Peter's relationship with his harsh stepmother and his longing for a better future. The opening of the narrative introduces the Eggers family, revealing their struggles with harsh winter conditions and limited resources. The family is portrayed in a humble, cold home where they manage to pass the time through various tasks, emphasizing their hard work and close-knit interactions. Among the children, the character Peter emerges, showing a deeper yearning for knowledge and a better life, distinct from his siblings. As the family navigates daily challenges, including Peter's encounters with his standoffish father and overbearing stepmother, the groundwork is laid for Peter's journey towards becoming a schoolmaster, offering insight into his relationships and aspirations that will develop throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Speckmann, Diedrich, 1872-1938
EBook No.: 73467
Published: Apr 26, 2024
Downloads: 124
Language: German
Subject: German fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.