Im Sonnenschein: Novelle

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Storm, Theodor, 1817-1888

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Im Sonnenschein: Novelle" by Theodor Storm is a novella written during the late 19th century, reflecting the themes of love and nostalgia. The novella captures the essence of summer days, exploring human relationships against a backdrop of nature and domestic life. It showcases how personal connections develop amidst societal expectations and memories of the past. The story revolves around Konstantin, a young officer, and Fränzchen, a merchant's daughter, who share a blossoming romance in the warmth of summer. Their relationship is characterized by playful banter and tender moments as they navigate their feelings amidst familial and societal pressures. The narrative transitions to a later time period, where Fränzchen's memory lingers in the reflections of her grandson, Martin, and his grandmother. As they reminisce about the past and the significance of family ties, the novella ultimately examines the enduring impact of love and the passage of time on individual lives. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, Storm paints a poignant portrait of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Norbert H. Langkau, Thorsten Kontowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Im_Sonnenschein

Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2007-04-03