| Author |
Busch, Wilhelm, 1832-1908 |
| Title |
Pater Filucius
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Inka Weide and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Pater Filucius" by Wilhelm Busch is an allegorical work published in the late 19th century. It explores the ecclesiastical movements and societal dynamics of the time. This book combines elements of social commentary and humor, reflecting on the relationships and conflicts within the domestic and religious spheres of the era. The narrative centers around Gottlieb Michael, a bachelor under the influence of two aunt figures, Aunt Petrine and Aunt Pauline, representing the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches, respectively. The story introduces Pater Filucius, a Jesuit character whose schemes aim to disrupt Gottlieb's household with the assistance of his small dog, Schrupp. As the tale unfolds, the comedic tension rises through misunderstandings and disputes, ultimately leading to a resolution as Gottlieb decides to take the plunge into marriage with Angelika, a spirited character who represents a new future. The book cleverly critiques the complexities of society, faith, and human relationships, all while maintaining a lighthearted tone that showcases Busch's literary style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
German poetry -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14340 |
| Release Date |
Dec 13, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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