Das Buch der Novellen. Erster Band by Peter Rosegger
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"Das Buch der Novellen. Erster Band" by Peter Rosegger is a collection of novellas written in the late 19th century. This work presents a tapestry of stories that evoke rural life and the human experience, immersing readers in the rich landscape and character of the Austrian countryside. The opening story, "Die Harfenspieler," introduces us to Kilian, a coal burner, and his daughter Agnes, as they navigate the complexities of life in the
woods. The beginning of the collection sets a vivid scene in a dark forest during a storm, where Kilian encounters Hans, a wild figure with a gun, who seeks refuge in Kilian’s home. As the storm rages outside, the narrative intertwines conversations about hunting, personal struggles, and communal life, painting a portrait of the relationships among villagers and their dreams and fears. The story unfolds with the arrival of a traveling couple who bring music and stories, yet the underlying tension of personal tragedies emerges, foreshadowing deeper themes of love and loss that resonate throughout Rosegger's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rosegger, Peter, 1843-1918 |
|---|---|
| Title | Das Buch der Novellen. Erster Band |
| Contents | Die Harfenspieler -- Felix der Begehrte -- Das Haus auf der Höhe -- Der Geldfeind -- Das Holzknechthaus -- Das Reich Gottes -- Das Felsenbildniß -- Das Viktel -- Das Leben siegt. |
| Credits |
Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Austrian fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Austrian |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63498 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63498-2 |
| Release Date | Oct 18, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 276 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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