Die Deportirten by Leopold Schefer

"Die Deportierten" by Leopold Schefer is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around the experiences of a character named Lambton, who embarks on a journey filled with reflections on life, identity, and the burdens of his past as he navigates the complexities of travel and deportation. The book explores themes of longing, social status, and personal transformation against the backdrop of the author's contemporary society. The opening of "Die Deportierten" introduces readers to Lambton, a schoolmaster who has just returned from a transformative journey. He reflects on his earlier life back home, marked by longing for adventure while feeling tethered by his duties. Lambton expresses joy at being among friends and recounts the delightful yet challenging aspects of his travels—his encounters with the people around the ship, nostalgic memories, and rising aspirations for the future. As he prepares to share his travel narrative with friends, the humble undertone of his reflections establishes his character as someone grappling with social dynamics and personal aspirations, setting the stage for the rich exploration of his experiences and feelings throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Schefer, Leopold, 1784-1862
Title Die Deportirten
Credits Produced by Jens Sadowski
Reading Level Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Australia -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 40985
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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