The Children of the World

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Heyse, Paul, 1830-1914

Standardized Title:

Kinder der welt. English

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Children of the World" by Paul Heyse is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the vibrant yet overshadowed setting of Berlin's Latin Quarter, focusing on the life of a humble shoemaker named Gottfried Feyertag and his family, particularly his two sons, Edwin and Balder. The narrative hints at themes of love, social status, and the struggles of youth as it explores the intertwining lives of its characters. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the simple yet quaint home of the shoemaker, where life's complexities begin to emerge through the daily routines and interactions of its inhabitants. The eldest son, Edwin, possesses a philosophical outlook on life and is deeply affected by his emotions, particularly regarding his burgeoning feelings for a mysterious woman he encounters. Meanwhile, his delicate younger brother, Balder, engages in the practical trade of turning while embodying the gentler qualities shaped by their mother's nurturing spirit. Together, the brothers navigate the challenges of their circumstances, illustrating a poignant blend of domesticity and the pressures of young adulthood, setting the stage for future conflicts and revelations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-09-10