| Author |
Seidel, Ina, 1885-1974 |
| Illustrator |
Wölfle, Alphons |
| Title |
Das Labyrinth: Ein Lebenslauf aus dem 18. Jahrhundert
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Das Labyrinth: Ein Lebenslauf aus dem 18. Jahrhundert" by Ina Seidel is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named George, who navigates the complexities of his childhood and family life in a setting deeply influenced by the 18th century and mythological themes. The opening of the narrative introduces George, a curious boy experimenting with his newly acquired reading skills, which delight his mother and arouse a mix of emotions in his father, a complex figure representing the sternness of patriarchal authority. As George explores the world around him, he grapples with the fearsome tales of ancient myths, particularly that of the Minotaur in the labyrinth on the island of Crete, reflecting his internal struggles and relationship with his father. The stage is set for a coming-of-age journey filled with the tension between familial expectations, personal identity, and the haunting shadows of legend. (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 |
Forster, Georg, 1754-1794 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47941 |
| Release Date |
Jan 11, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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