Nachbarsleute

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thoma, Ludwig, 1867-1921

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Nachbarsleute" by Ludwig Thoma is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The book is set in a small Bavarian town and it revolves around the lives of its residents, particularly focusing on the interactions, conflicts, and relationships among the different social classes. A central character appears to be Georg Pfaffinger, a brewery clerk who becomes embroiled in a public brawl over a perceived disrespect, setting off a chain of events steeped in humor and social commentary. The opening of the story depicts a lively and tumultuous scene following a physical confrontation between Georg Pfaffinger and Rechtspraktikant Tresser in a crowded event hall. The narrative highlights various citizens' differing perspectives on the altercation, showcasing the town's social dynamics and tensions. As the townsfolk gossip about the fight and speculate about the consequences, the character of Anton Gumposch emerges, determined to raise the issue of honor within the community, pointing to broader societal themes of reputation, class, and masculinity. The beginning sets the stage for a humorous exploration of local customs and the absurdities of social status through the lens of an engaging confrontation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Junker Hans

Das Volkslied

Auf dem Bahnsteig

Tja - -!

Der Biedermann

Unser guater, alter Herzog Karl

Liebe um Liebe

Auf der Elektrischen

O Natur!

Das alte Recht

Anfänge.

Credits:

Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2017-07-20