Humoristische Erinnerungen aus meinem academischen Leben, Erstes Bändchen : in Heidelberg und Kiel in den Jahren 1817-1819

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kobbe, Theodor von, 1798-1845

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Humoristische Erinnerungen aus meinem academischen Leben, Erstes Bändchen" by Theodor von Kobbe is a humorous memoir written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the author's experiences during his academic years in Heidelberg and Kiel from 1817 to 1819. The book delves into the social dynamics of university life, including debates, friendships, and the comical misadventures that accompany it. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Kobbe's lighthearted recollection of his university experiences, beginning with his journey to Heidelberg. As he and his companions travel, they engage in witty banter about the absence of wine at a station called Weinheim, igniting a humorous critique of their surroundings. Kobbe introduces a mix of characters, including fellow students and professors, and describes their amusing interactions and the challenges they faced, such as a near famine in the city. The narrative not only reflects the excitement and camaraderie of student life but also hints at the underlying struggles and rivalries in the academic world, painting a vivid picture of his formative years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-09-16