| Author |
Bonsels, Waldemar, 1881?-1952 |
| Illustrator |
Schreiber, Margarete |
| Title |
Himmelsvolk: Ein Buch von Blumen, Tieren und Gott
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Himmelsvolk: Ein Buch von Blumen, Tieren und Gott" by Waldemar Bonsels is a fantastical narrative written in the early 20th century. The tale unfolds in a vibrant natural setting, focusing on the lives of various creatures, including Kuno the starling and Onna the wagtail, and explores themes related to the splendor of nature and the interconnectedness of living beings. The main character is a flower elf who experiences the world of humans, animals, and plants in a poignant, reflective journey. The opening of the book introduces readers to a woodland clearing where Kuno the starling is preening himself at dawn, boasting about the arrival of spring to Onna the wagtail. Their exchanges reflect a humorous and lively dynamic among the birds inhabiting this serene environment. As the narrative progresses, the joy and awakening of the natural world are depicted, detailing the sensations of the plants and lively interactions of various creatures. With the awakening of the sun, an enchanting atmosphere is established, suggesting deeper narratives about life, mortality, and the beauty of existence that the book promises to explore. (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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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Elves -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27220 |
| Release Date |
Nov 9, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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