| Author |
Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901 |
| Title |
Vom This, der doch etwas wird
Erzählung
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Delphine Lettau
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| Summary |
"Vom This, der doch etwas wird" by Johanna Spyri is a narrative written in the late 19th century. This book explores themes of childhood, social dynamics, and individual potential, following the life of a boy named This, labeled as "the stupid This," who is neglected and ridiculed by his peers. The story begins by depicting the idyllic setting of the Seelisberg and introduces This, a shy and timid boy living with an indifferent family. This is constantly bullied and marginalized for his perceived incompetence. However, when crisis strikes in the form of a fever affecting Franz Anton, a local shepherd, This rises to the occasion by caring for Anton during his illness, demonstrating that he possesses a kindness and strength not immediately recognized by others. As a result of his selfless actions, This earns respect and friendship, ultimately transforming his life and the perceptions others have of him. The narrative culminates in a heartwarming revelation of This’ true worth and potential, showcasing themes of compassion, growth, and redemption. (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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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Mountain life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Switzerland -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9859 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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