Als ich noch der Waldbauernbub war. Band 1 : Für die Jugend ausgewählt aus den Schriften Roseggers vom Hamburger Jugendschriftenausschuß.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rosegger, Peter, 1843-1918

Contributor:

Lottig, William, 1867-1953

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Als ich noch der Waldbauernbub war. Band 1" by Peter Rosegger is a semi-autobiographical work, likely written in the late 19th century. This book captures the experiences and memories of the author's childhood, centering on the life of a young boy growing up in a rural forest community. Through his reflections and storytelling, Rosegger invites readers into the simplicity and beauty of nature, family bonds, and the rural way of life. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the setting and ambiance of the protagonist's childhood environment. The narrator recalls his experiences while working in the fields, detailing interactions with his father and sights from their land, particularly a notable tree known as the Türkentanne. Alongside these daily activities, there are themes of childhood innocence, fear of the supernatural, and early lessons in life and faith imparted by his father. The opening sets the stage for a nostalgic exploration of family dynamics, childhood fears, and the simplicity of rural life, highlighting the author's deep connection to his surroundings and the wisdom gained during his formative years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Vom Urgroßvater, der auf der Tanne saß

Ums Vaterwort

Allerlei Spielzeug

Wie der Meisensepp gestorben ist

Wie ich dem lieben Herrgott mein Sonntagsjöppl schenkte

Wie das Zicklein starb

Dreihundert vierundsechzig und eine Nacht

Als ich Bettelbub gewesen

Als ich zur Drachenbinderin ritt

Als dem kleinen Maxel das Haus niederbrannte

Als ich das erste Mal auf dem Dampfwagen saß

Als ich -

Credits:

Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waldheimat._Erinnerungen_aus_der_Jugendzeit

Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2020-05-02