| Author |
Scheliha, Doris von, 1847-1925 |
| Title |
Lose Blätter: Neue Novellen
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| Original Publication |
Germany: Verlag von F. A. Berger,1895.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Licht -- Fächer-Bilder -- Aus Großtantchens Hofdamenleben -- Unter dem Niagara-Falle -- Zahnschmerzen -- Amerikanische Existenzen.
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| Credits |
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Lose Blätter: Neue Novellen" by Doris von Scheliha is a collection of new novellas written in the late 19th century. The book presents a series of fictional stories that explore various characters and their interactions, with settings that range from suburban neighborhoods to the bustling life of New York City. The opening focuses on the dynamics within a quaint community known as Dolly Ward, highlighting the lives of its residents, including the mysterious arrival of Mrs. Northland and her daughter, Grace. The beginning of the book introduces readers to the idyllic yet insular neighborhood of Dolly Ward, where a tight-knit community is abuzz with curiosity after the arrival of new tenants. The narrative centers on Grace Northland, who quickly becomes the subject of speculation among her neighbors due to her family's genteel background and apparent lack of employment. As Grace navigates her new life, tensions arise between her responsibilities to her ailing mother and her desire for independence and respect. The opening sets the tone for a story that delves into themes of class, dignity, and the complexities of family relations amid societal expectations. (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 |
Short stories, German
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| Subject |
German fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67861 |
| Release Date |
Apr 18, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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