Fremde Straßen

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rosegger, Peter, 1843-1918

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Fremde Strassen

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Fremde Straßen" by Peter Rosegger is a collection of essays or stories written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the author and his conversations with a publisher, as well as reflections on writing, society, and the rural versus urban experience. Through engaging dialogues and introspection, Rosegger explores his past as a country writer while navigating the complexities of producing a new work that diverges from his established themes. The beginning of "Fremde Straßen" presents an intriguing exchange between the author and his publisher, discussing the pressures of literary production and the expectations of literary critics. This dialogue serves to highlight the author's internal struggle as he grapples with the desire to venture into new themes beyond his typical rural storytelling. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is introduced to the essence of Rosegger's experiences and perspectives, setting the tone for deeper explorations of societal dynamics as they relate to his life as a writer. Following this lively preface, the story shifts to the character of Wendel Blees, whose background and life journey unfold against the backdrop of social change and aspirations, hinting at further adventures and conflicts yet to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Verhandlung zwischen Autor und Verleger

Der Gutsherr auf Zurkow

Das Mündel-Kindel

Der Mädeljäger

Lieb' läßt sich nicht lumpen

Aus dem Tagebuch einer Ehefrau

Die Kokette

Ein Jünger Darwins

Ehre

Die Vierzehnte

Der Taubstumme

Hauptmann Fortner und seine Frau

Scheintod

In der Einsam

Der Kammerdiener

Der Millionär

Philippus der Hasser

Das Weihnachtsfeuilleton

Wie ein steirischer Schullehrer die Schlußvorstellung des Burgtheaters besucht

Das Bekenntnis eines Verurteilten

Der verhängnisvolle Vorfall

Mein Vetter, der Türke

Reisebilder aus jungen Jahren: Die sächsische Schweiz. Aus der heiligen Stadt. Auf dem Turme der Marienkirche zu Stralsund. Auf dem Rigi. Aus dem Ungarlande. Zu Mailand auf dem Dome. Von der Kirche des heiligen Petrus. In den Ruinen von Pompeji. Auf den Wassern.

Credits:

E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2017-04-24