| Author |
Rosegger, Peter, 1843-1918 |
| Title |
Fremde Straßen
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| Alternate Title |
Fremde Strassen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Verhandlung zwischen Autor und Verleger -- Der Gutsherr auf Zurkow -- Das Mündel-Kindel -- Der Mädeljäger -- Lieb' läßt sich nicht lumpen -- Aus dem Tagebuch einer Ehefrau -- Die Kokette -- Ein Jünger Darwins -- Ehre -- Die Vierzehnte -- Der Taubstumme -- Hauptmann Fortner und seine Frau -- Scheintod -- In der Einsam -- Der Kammerdiener -- Der Millionär -- Philippus der Hasser -- Das Weihnachtsfeuilleton -- Wie ein steirischer Schullehrer die Schlußvorstellung des Burgtheaters besucht -- Das Bekenntnis eines Verurteilten -- Der verhängnisvolle Vorfall -- Mein Vetter, der Türke -- Reisebilder aus jungen Jahren: Die sächsische Schweiz. Aus der heiligen Stadt. Auf dem Turme der Marienkirche zu Stralsund. Auf dem Rigi. Aus dem Ungarlande. Zu Mailand auf dem Dome. Von der Kirche des heiligen Petrus. In den Ruinen von Pompeji. Auf den Wassern.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Fremde Straßen" by Peter Rosegger is a collection of essays or stories written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the author and his conversations with a publisher, as well as reflections on writing, society, and the rural versus urban experience. Through engaging dialogues and introspection, Rosegger explores his past as a country writer while navigating the complexities of producing a new work that diverges from his established themes. The beginning of "Fremde Straßen" presents an intriguing exchange between the author and his publisher, discussing the pressures of literary production and the expectations of literary critics. This dialogue serves to highlight the author's internal struggle as he grapples with the desire to venture into new themes beyond his typical rural storytelling. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is introduced to the essence of Rosegger's experiences and perspectives, setting the tone for deeper explorations of societal dynamics as they relate to his life as a writer. Following this lively preface, the story shifts to the character of Wendel Blees, whose background and life journey unfold against the backdrop of social change and aspirations, hinting at further adventures and conflicts yet to come. (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 |
Austrian fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, Austrian
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54597 |
| Release Date |
Apr 24, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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