Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3): Tales by Musæus, Tieck, Richter
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"Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3): Tales by Musæus, Tieck, Richter" by Thomas Carlyle is a collection of German tales that captures the essence of storytelling from the early 19th century. The volume features narratives that blend elements of fantasy, morality, and human experience, showcasing characters such as the wealthy merchant Melchior and his son Franz, who navigate love, loss, and the consequences of extravagance. The tales present a rich
tapestry of emotions and circumstances, inviting readers into a world where decision-making significantly impacts one's fate. At the start of this volume, the story "Dumb Love" unfolds the life of Melchior, a prosperous Bremen merchant known for his ostentation, who ultimately succumbs to the perils of greed and excess. Upon his death, Melchior leaves his heir Franz in possession of a failing fortune. Franz, initially reveling in his newfound wealth, soon finds himself drawn to the enchanting Meta, the daughter of a hardworking neighbor, all while spiraling into debt and despair as he wrestles with the consequences of his wasteful lifestyle. As the plot progresses, themes of redemption and the complexities of love emerge, with Franz's character evolving against the backdrop of his financial collapse and romantic pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881 |
|---|---|
| Author | Jean Paul, 1763-1825 |
| Author | Musäus, Johann Karl August, 1735-1787 |
| Author | Tieck, Ludwig, 1773-1853 |
| Title | Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3): Tales by Musæus, Tieck, Richter |
| Contents | Musæus: Dumb love, Libussa, Melechsala. Tieck: The fair-haired Eckbert. The trusty Eckart. The Runenberg. The elves. The goblet. Richter: Schmelzle's journey to Flætz. Life of Quintus Fixlein. |
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Produced by Thierry Alberto, Henry Craig, Leonard Johnson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38779 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38779-6 |
| Release Date | Feb 6, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 741 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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