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Sämmtliche Werke 1-2: Mein Leben / Spaziergang nach Syrakus im Jahre 1802 : Vierte rechtmäßige Gesammtausgabe in acht Bänden
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Seume, Johann Gottfried, 1763-1810
- Language:
- German
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Sämmtliche Werke 1-2: Mein Leben / Spaziergang nach Syrakus im Jahre 1802" by Seume is a collection of autobiographical reflections and travel accounts written in the early 19th century. The first volume begins with the author's self-reflection on his life, where he shares candid insights into his upbringing, family background, and the significant events that shaped him. This volume serves as both a personal narrative and a social commentary on the time, providing an intimate glimpse into Seume's character and experiences. The opening of the narrative introduces Seume's reluctance to write a biography, despite encouragement from notable figures in his life, ultimately deciding to document his life due to health concerns. He paints a vivid picture of his childhood, discussing his father's moral rigidity, family dynamics, education, and early influences that shaped his worldview. With a blend of humor and introspection, Seume captures his youthful mischief and the lessons learned through experiences such as interactions with friends, school incidents, and the relationships with his family, particularly highlighting the strong moral fabric imparted by his father. This personal recounting sets a foundation for understanding Seume as both an individual and a reflection of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Sandra Eder, Jens Sadowski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2015-09-11
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