Der Abenteurer : $ Roman by Rudolf Herzog
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"Der Abenteurer" by Rudolf Herzog is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the backdrop of Cologne, capturing the vibrant interaction among children and their imaginative tales about the city's iconic landmarks. The opening introduces us to a group of young children—most notably Carmen, Laurenz, and Moritz—who share stories while waiting by the river, depicting their aspirations, familial relations, and the enchanting tales surrounding Cologne. At the
start of the novel, we meet these children as they engage in spirited conversations about the myths and histories of their city, particularly focusing on the architecture of the Cologne Cathedral and other historical sites. The children’s banter is lively, filled with playful teasing and a budding sense of camaraderie and rivalry. Carmen, the only girl in the group, stands out with her curiosity and imaginative spirit, asking about the legend of the first builder of the Cathedral and expressing her desire to know all their stories. Meanwhile, Moritz, who admires Carmen, finds himself caught in the competitive dynamics between her and Laurenz, all while they explore their feelings towards family, identity, and the world around them. The chapter serves to set the mood for a nostalgic exploration of childhood and the foundational memories that shape later life experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Herzog, Rudolf, 1869-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title | Der Abenteurer : $ Roman |
| Original Publication | Stuttgart: J. G. Cotta'sche Buchhandlung Nachfolger, 1907. |
| Credits | Peter Becker, Alpo Tiilikka and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74515 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74515-2 |
| Release Date | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 223 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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