Erzgebirgische Geschichten. Erster Band

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Peters, August, 1817-1864

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Erzgebirgische Geschichten. Erster Band" by August Peters is a collection of narratives written in the mid-19th century. The stories capture the unique characteristics and lives of people living in the Erzgebirge region, weaving together local culture, folklore, and everyday experiences. The first story focuses on Bretschneiderfritz, a beloved bachelor whose life revolves around his craft in a sawmill and his love for Kordel, the ward of the miller, as he navigates personal and societal challenges. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the picturesque yet contrasting landscapes of the Erzgebirge where Bretschneiderfritz lives. The opening segment explores his reputation as a skilled craftsman and his hopeful yet complicated affections for Kordel. Although Kordel harbors feelings for Fritz, her independent nature prevents her from making the first move, which leads to misunderstandings and preoccupations on both sides. The interplay of romance, social tensions, and aspirations in a close-knit community sets the stage for the conflicts and resolutions that characterize Bretschneiderfritz's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Bretschneiderfritz

Die Fundgrube Vater Abraham

Der Gimpelkönig.

Credits:

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This transcription was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2017-11-25