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Storm, Theodor
1817
1888
Storm, Hans Theodor Woldsen
Pole Poppenspäler: Novelle
(1874)
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_the_Puppeteer https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pole_Poppensp%C3%A4ler
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"Pole Poppenspäler: Novelle" by Theodor Storm is a novella written during the late 19th century. The story centers around the character Paul, a young boy with a passion for woodworking, who finds a mentor in Paul Paulsen, a master craftsman and puppeteer. The narrative explores themes of childhood innocence, creativity, and the bond between the boy and his mentor as they navigate the challenges of life. The opening of the novella introduces Paul during his formative years, highlighting his interest in woodworking and his budding friendship with Paul Paulsen. Paulsen teaches him the intricacies of his craft, and together they share conversations under a linden tree in Paulsen’s garden. The narrative conveys a nostalgic sense of longing and innocence as Paul reflects on his childhood interactions with Paulsen, his wife, and their daughter Lisei. As the story unfolds, the arrival of a traveling puppeteer sparks Paul's excitement, leading to an exploration of both joy and sorrow as childhood friendships evolve and change. The depiction of the puppeteer's performances adds a layer of magic and wonder to Paul’s experiences, setting the stage for deeper connections and discoveries as the tale progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Germany, Northern -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Novels
Category: German Literature
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