Ludwig Bechsteins Märchenbuch : Mit 176 Holzschnitten nach Originalzeichnungen von Ludwig Richter

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bechstein, Ludwig, 1801-1860

Contributor:

Richter, Ludwig, 1803-1884

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ludwig Bechsteins Märchenbuch" by Ludwig Bechstein is a collection of fairy tales likely written in the early 19th century. The book includes various enchanting stories that often convey moral lessons or celebrate the triumph of cleverness over brute strength. Notable tales featured include "Das tapfere Schneiderlein," which follows a courageous tailor who defeats giants and wins the hand of a princess, showcasing themes of wit, bravery, and unlikely heroes. The opening of the collection introduces the story of "Das tapfere Schneiderlein," which begins with a humble tailor in the city of Romadia, who accidentally becomes a celebrated hero after squashing seven flies with a single blow. Mistaken for a great warrior by the townsfolk, he is drawn into royal service, embarking on challenges that test his ingenuity as he faces giants and wild beasts to win the king's daughter. The narrative emphasizes the tailor's cleverness and audacity, setting a whimsical tone for the rest of Bechstein's charming and richly illustrated collection of tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutsches_M%C3%A4rchenbuch

Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2020-10-15