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Title: The Love of Ulrich Nebendahl
Credits: Produced by Ron Burkey, Amy Thomte, and David Widger
Summary: "The Love of Ulrich Nebendahl" by Jerome K. Jerome is a poignant novella written in the early 20th century. This work weaves together elements of romance and philosophical reflection set against the backdrop of war-torn Germany. At its core, it explores themes of love, duty, and the moral complexities surrounding relationships and patriotism. The story follows Ulrich Nebendahl, a kindly wheelwright who grapples with the nature of love and his feelings for several women in his village. Guided by the village pastor, Ulrich contemplates his responsibilities as a man and the implications of choosing a partner. However, his journey is disrupted by the harsh realities of conflict, as he encounters a wounded French soldier during the war and ultimately discovers that his true love extends beyond romantic notions; it encompasses his entire village and its inhabitants. In a striking culmination, Ulrich sacrifices his life to protect the village he loves, and his act of bravery leads to posthumous recognition as a hero, embodying the profound message that true love can manifest in selfless sacrifice for others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927
EBook No.: 870
Published: Apr 1, 1997
Downloads: 152
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Pastoral fiction
Subject: Villages -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Love of Ulrich Nebendahl
Credits: Produced by Ron Burkey, Amy Thomte, and David Widger
Summary: "The Love of Ulrich Nebendahl" by Jerome K. Jerome is a poignant novella written in the early 20th century. This work weaves together elements of romance and philosophical reflection set against the backdrop of war-torn Germany. At its core, it explores themes of love, duty, and the moral complexities surrounding relationships and patriotism. The story follows Ulrich Nebendahl, a kindly wheelwright who grapples with the nature of love and his feelings for several women in his village. Guided by the village pastor, Ulrich contemplates his responsibilities as a man and the implications of choosing a partner. However, his journey is disrupted by the harsh realities of conflict, as he encounters a wounded French soldier during the war and ultimately discovers that his true love extends beyond romantic notions; it encompasses his entire village and its inhabitants. In a striking culmination, Ulrich sacrifices his life to protect the village he loves, and his act of bravery leads to posthumous recognition as a hero, embodying the profound message that true love can manifest in selfless sacrifice for others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927
EBook No.: 870
Published: Apr 1, 1997
Downloads: 152
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Pastoral fiction
Subject: Villages -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.