Geschichten aus den vier Winden

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dauthendey, Max, 1867-1918

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Geschichten aus den vier Winden" by Max Dauthendey is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book comprises various narratives exploring human experiences, emotions, and cultural observations, likely centering around the author's contemplations on travel and life in different parts of the world. The opening of the book introduces readers to a steamy summer day in Berlin, capturing a couple's desire to escape the oppressive heat by traveling to the cooler northern regions of Sweden. The narrator reflects on their journey from the bustling life in Berlin to the serene and untouched island of Koster, which is described as an oasis of tranquility and innocence. Upon arriving, the narrator is filled with a sense of wonder and adventure, creating a vivid contrast between the wild nature of the island and the mundane chaos of urban life. The narrative hints at intriguing stories tied to the island's peaceful existence, setting the stage for the unfolding tales ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Das Giftfläschchen

Himalayafinsternis

Hecksel und die Bergwerkflöhe

Zwei Reiter am Meer

Auf dem Weg zu den Eulenkäfigen

Nächtliche Schaufenster

An eine Sechzehnjährige

Zur Stunde der Maus

Die Kurzsichtige und der Komet

Das Iguanodon.

Credits:

Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Matthias Grammel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2019-12-03