The Story Without an End

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carové, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1789-1852

Contributor:

Harvey, William, 1796-1866

Austin, Sarah, 1793-1867

Standardized Title:

Kinderleben, oder, Das Märchen ohne Ende. English

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Story Without an End" by Friedrich Wilhelm Carové is a children's fantasy tale translated into English by Sarah Austin, first published in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around a curious child who explores nature and encounters various creatures, reflecting themes of innocence, beauty, and the quest for understanding. It captures the essence of the Romantic era, with its emphasis on the natural world and the imagination. The story follows a child living in a humble hut who delights in nature's wonders. He befriends whimsical creatures like a dragonfly, who shares enchanting tales of the woodland and its secrets. Throughout his adventures, the child seeks deeper meaning and connection, contemplating life through interactions with flowers and animals. Each encounter reveals philosophical reflections on pride, happiness, and the beauty of existence. The narrative ultimately embraces the idea that storytelling and exploration of nature are limitless, reflecting a childhood filled with wonder and endless possibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Charlene Taylor, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-05-25