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Title: Der Held und andere Novellen
Original Publication: Leipzig: Philipp Reclam jun., 1910.
Contents: Der Held -- Sein letztes Hochamt -- Cellist Behnke -- Hochsommerglück -- Der böse Wunsch -- Die Freite.
Credits: Richard Scheibel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Der Held und andere Novellen" by Wilhelm Holzamer is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories within this volume explore themes of human character and moral conflicts, often featuring strong, individual personalities as they navigate their lives. The opening portion introduces us to various characters and settings that hint at the complexities of social interactions and challenges faced by individuals in their pursuit of identity and belonging. At the start of the collection, we are introduced to the setting of a local kegeling tournament organized by the Ochsenwirt in Schafbach, where the promise of valuable prizes has drawn many participants and spectators. The dynamic atmosphere reveals the excitement and competitive spirit among the townsfolk, while the narrative begins to hint at the character of a young man named Jean, a skilled servant with a distinguished presence, who becomes a focal point of interest during the event. As we delve into Jean's background, his struggles with self-identity, and the interplay of relationships around him, we get a glimpse of the themes that will unfold throughout the collection, indicating a rich exploration of life’s challenges and the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Holzamer, Wilhelm, 1870-1907
Author of introduction, etc.: Wenz, Richard, 1876-1953
EBook No.: 74906
Published: Dec 15, 2024
Downloads: 106
Language: German
Subject: Short stories, German
Subject: German fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Der Held und andere Novellen
Original Publication: Leipzig: Philipp Reclam jun., 1910.
Contents: Der Held -- Sein letztes Hochamt -- Cellist Behnke -- Hochsommerglück -- Der böse Wunsch -- Die Freite.
Credits: Richard Scheibel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Der Held und andere Novellen" by Wilhelm Holzamer is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories within this volume explore themes of human character and moral conflicts, often featuring strong, individual personalities as they navigate their lives. The opening portion introduces us to various characters and settings that hint at the complexities of social interactions and challenges faced by individuals in their pursuit of identity and belonging. At the start of the collection, we are introduced to the setting of a local kegeling tournament organized by the Ochsenwirt in Schafbach, where the promise of valuable prizes has drawn many participants and spectators. The dynamic atmosphere reveals the excitement and competitive spirit among the townsfolk, while the narrative begins to hint at the character of a young man named Jean, a skilled servant with a distinguished presence, who becomes a focal point of interest during the event. As we delve into Jean's background, his struggles with self-identity, and the interplay of relationships around him, we get a glimpse of the themes that will unfold throughout the collection, indicating a rich exploration of life’s challenges and the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Holzamer, Wilhelm, 1870-1907
Author of introduction, etc.: Wenz, Richard, 1876-1953
EBook No.: 74906
Published: Dec 15, 2024
Downloads: 106
Language: German
Subject: Short stories, German
Subject: German fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.