| Translator |
Oxenford, John, 1812-1877 |
| Contributor |
Hauff, Wilhelm, 1802-1827 |
| Contributor |
Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), 1776-1822 |
| Contributor |
Immermann, Karl Leberecht, 1796-1840 |
| Contributor |
Kleist, Heinrich von, 1777-1811 |
| Contributor |
Musäus, Johann Karl August, 1735-1787 |
| Contributor |
Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805 |
| Contributor |
Velde, C. F. van der (Carl Franz), 1779-1824 |
| Translator |
Feiling, C. A. |
| Title |
Tales from the German, Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Libussa, by J. H. Musaeus [i.e. J. K. Musaeus] -- The criminal from lost honour, by Friedrich Schiller -- The cold heart, by Wilhelm Hauff -- The wonders in the Spessart, by Karl Immermann -- Nose, the dwarf, by W. Hauff -- Axel: a tale of the Thirty Years' War, by C. F. Van der Velde -- The sandman, by E. T. W. Hoffmann -- Michael Kohlhaas, by Heinrich von Kleist -- The Klausenburg, by Ludwig Tieck -- The moon, by Jean Paul Friedrich Richter -- The elementary spirit, by E. T. W. Hoffmann -- St. Cecilia; or, The power of music, by H. von Kleist -- The new Paris, by J. W. Goethe -- Ali and Gulhyndi, by A. Oehlenschlaeger -- Alamontade, by Heinrich Zschokke -- The Jesuits' church in G--, by E. T. W. Hoffmann -- The severed hand, by W. Hauff.
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| Credits |
Al Haines, from scans obtained
from Internet Archive.
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| Summary |
"Tales from the German, Comprising Specimens from the Most Celebrated Authors" is a collection of translated short stories, likely written in the early 19th century. This compilation presents an assortment of celebrated German authors, introducing readers to various tales that combine both entertainment and depth. The collection emphasizes the value of short narratives that can deliver amusement while also offering some insights into life and human nature. The opening of the collection begins with an introduction that outlines the translators' intention to present a diverse range of captivating tales that exemplify German literary talent. Among the featured stories is "Libussa," by J.H. Musäus, which recounts the tale of a noble squire, Crocus, who, enchanted by a forest elf, dedicates his life to protecting her sacred oak tree from destruction. As the story unfolds, Crocus's journey leads him to wisdom, family, and, eventually, a significant role in the governance of his community, highlighting themes of love, duty, and the interplay between the mortal and magical worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
German fiction -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
32046 |
| Release Date |
Apr 18, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 8, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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