Stories by Foreign Authors: German - Volume 2

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Auerbach, Berthold, 1812-1882

Contributor:

Chamisso, Adelbert von, 1781-1838

Hauff, Wilhelm, 1802-1827

Kompert, Leopold, 1822-1886

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Stories by Foreign Authors: German - Volume 2" by Berthold Auerbach et al. is a collection of translated short stories likely written during the late 19th century. This volume features tales that explore themes of human moral struggles, personal relationships, and the broader societal context of the authors' times, with stories centered around characters such as the beloved professor Christian Gellert and the conflicted family of a gambler named Ascher. The opening of the volume introduces us to "Christian Gellert's Last Christmas," focusing on the sensitivity and introspection of the esteemed poet and professor Gellert, as he reflects on his life's purpose and emotional burdens during the Christmas season of 1768. We see him interacting warmly with students yet battling inner loneliness and melancholy, which soon unveils his profound moral teaching as he responds to letters seeking his wisdom. Concurrently, the narrative shifts to a peasant named Christopher, who admires Gellert and feels compelled to express gratitude. Their eventual encounter highlights mutual respect and heartfelt connection, setting the tone for the themes of humility and human kindness that permeate this compelling collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Christian Gellert's Last Christmas, by Berthold Auerbach A Ghetto Violet, by Leopold Kompert The Severed Hand, by Wilhelm Hauff Peter Schlemihl, by Adelbert Von Chamisso.

Credits:

Nicole Apostola, Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-07-01