Project Gutenberg 2005-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 113 Storm, Theodor 1817 1888 Storm, Hans Theodor Woldsen Der Spiegel des Cyprianus Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_Spiegel_des_Cyprianus "Der Spiegel des Cyprianus" by Theodor Storm is a novella written in the late 19th century, a period of rich literary and cultural exploration in Germany. The story revolves around themes of love, loss, and the supernatural, centering on a mysterious mirror imbued with magical properties that reflect the deepest desires and fears of its onlookers. The narrative intertwines elements of folklore and classic fairy tale motifs, showcasing the conflict between the mundane lives of the characters and the enchanting possibilities presented by the mirror. The plot follows the life of a grieving countess who longs for a child amidst her deep sorrow over past losses. The old ancestor Cyprianus, a wise healer, gifts her a magical mirror that reveals visions of hope, but also warns her of its potential dangers if misused. As events unfold, the countess experiences the joy of motherhood, only for tragedy to strike again, leading to a series of heart-wrenching revelations of love, betrayal, and the haunting legacy of a cursed lineage. The story culminates in a cycle of love and loss that reflects the harsh realities of life while hinting at the possibility of redemption and new beginnings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. de Germany, Northern -- Fiction PT Text DE Prosa Category: Novels Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: German Literature 80733 2025-08-04T07:39:02.120804 text/html 80554 2025-01-11T22:46:21.910646 text/html 105149 2025-08-04T07:39:06.845778 application/epub+zip 104063 2025-08-04T07:39:04.648819 application/epub+zip 90882 2025-08-04T07:39:03.606793 application/epub+zip 204307 2025-08-04T07:39:08.480760 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197710 2025-08-04T07:39:06.251776 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158082 2022-09-04T12:33:52.148193 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 69680 2025-08-04T07:39:01.898807 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 63982 2021-01-02T14:17:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17864 2025-08-04T07:39:08.601770 application/rdf+xml 13482 2025-08-04T07:39:04.112800 image/jpeg 3762 2025-08-04T07:39:03.858803 image/jpeg 26886 2021-01-02T14:17:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 104498 2025-08-04T07:39:02.128801 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia de.wikipedia