| Editor |
Patten, William, 1868-1936 |
| Title |
Short story classics (Foreign), Vol. 3, German
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| Original Publication |
New York: P. F. Collier & Son, 1907.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The broken cup, by Johann Heinrich Daniel Zschokke -- Castle Neideck, by Wilhelm Heinrich von Riehl -- The young girl of Treppi, by Paul Johann Ludwig Heyse -- The stonebreakers, by Ferdinand von Saar -- Thou shalt not kill, by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch -- The fountain of youth, by Rudolf Baumbach -- Good blood, by Ernst von Wildenbruch -- Deliverance, by Max Simon Nordau -- A new-year's eve confession, by Hermann Sudermann -- Bric-a-brac and destinies, by Gabrielle Reuter -- The fur coat, by Ludwig Fulda -- The dead are silent, by Arthur Schnitzler -- Margret's pilgrimage, by Clara Viebig.
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| Credits |
Andrés V. Galia, María C. FQ, Andrew Butchers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
“Short Story Classics (Foreign), Vol. 3, German” edited by William Patten is a collection of German short stories likely compiled in the early 20th century. This volume features works from notable authors, showcasing the rich tradition of German storytelling through various tales that offer insights into human nature, relationships, and cultural commentary. The collection includes a variety of narratives, each presenting unique characters and thematic explorations that reflect both the individual and the societal experiences of the time. The opening of the anthology introduces “The Broken Cup” by Johann Heinrich Daniel Zschokke, which focuses on the captivating character of Marietta, a beautiful girl who disrupts the lives of the men in her village upon her return. As her presence incites jealousy and rivalry among local suitors, including Colin, a wealthy farmer, tension escalates amidst various misunderstandings and romantic entanglements. The narrative sets the stage for complex interactions between the characters, exploring themes of love, beauty, and the struggles of human emotions in a picturesque setting that seems alive with the possibilities of youth and desire. (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, German -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
German fiction -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73630 |
| Release Date |
May 15, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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