| Author |
Storm, Theodor, 1817-1888 |
| Title |
Im Saal: Novelle
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Im_Saal
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Thorsten Kontowski and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Im Saal: Novelle" by Theodor Storm is a novella likely written during the late 19th century. This work explores themes of family, memory, and the passage of time, set against the backdrop of a familial gathering for a child's baptism. The narrative reflects on the intertwining lives of the characters and the importance of heritage and narrative in preserving memories. In "Im Saal," the story unfolds during an evening gathering following a child's baptism. The characters, primarily family members, reminisce about the past, sharing anecdotes of their ancestors and personal memories associated with the family hall, where significant events took place. Through the voice of the grandmother, the novella delves into the past, revealing a touching backstory involving the naming of the child after her. As the characters share laughter and stories, a sense of nostalgia envelops the atmosphere, highlighting the enduring connections within the family and the joy that memories bring. The novella ultimately encapsulates themes of love and remembrance, illustrating how past generations and memories shape the present. (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 |
Germany, Northern -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24212 |
| Release Date |
Jan 7, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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