Der Mutterhof: Ein Halligroman by Felicitas Rose
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"Der Mutterhof: Ein Halligroman" by Felicitas Rose is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the lives of the Holgers family on Hallig Likamp, a remote and harsh terrain, revealing their traditions, relationships, and the challenges they face. The main characters include Edlef Holgers, who is poised to take over the family estate, and Akke Luersen, his fiancée, whose character introduces tension and conflict within the
familial setting. The opening of the novel establishes a cozy yet vibrant scene in the Holgers' large living room, where family members gather around a table. There is warmth in the storytelling, as Onnen, a young boy, reads from a saga about a loyal sister waiting for her brother. This acts as a backdrop for the lively interactions among family members, including humorous banter, profound connections, and familial duties. The dynamics begin to unfold, hinting at potential romantic entanglements and family disagreements, particularly with Edlef's complex feelings for both his fiancée and an unseen love for another woman. As the chapters progress, this nuanced portrayal of relationships against the rugged Hallig landscape sets the stage for deep exploration of love, tradition, and personal identity within familial bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rose, Felicitas, 1862-1938 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 22022722 |
| Title | Der Mutterhof: Ein Halligroman |
| Original Publication | Germany: Deutsches Verlagshaus Bong & Co.,1918. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- 20th century |
| Subject | Hallig Islands (Germany) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67192 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 405 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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