Kleine Lebensgemälde in Erzählungen by Julius von Voss
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| Author | Voss, Julius von, 1768-1832 |
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| Title | Kleine Lebensgemälde in Erzählungen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This transcription was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.) |
| Summary | "Kleine Lebensgemälde in Erzählungen" by Julius von Voss is a collection of narrative vignettes written in the early 19th century. The text explores the lives and changes of individuals over a span of twenty years, focusing on themes of time, memory, and the ephemeral nature of human relationships. Central to the opening narrative is a protagonist who reflects on his youth, the transformations that have occurred among family and friends, and his return to his hometown after two decades, highlighting the contrasts between past and present. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist sets the stage for a reflection on the passage of time, introducing the idea that while nature follows a rhythmic order, human lives are subject to unpredictable changes. We learn about his family background, including a father who once held societal esteem, a studious brother named Otto, and a sister, Wilhelmine, poised for marriage. As he recalls his youthful ambitions and rivalries, we see hints of complex relationships, particularly with his brother and the expectations placed upon him and his siblings. This introductory portion foreshadows the protagonist's intent to reconnect with his past, accompanied by a mix of nostalgia and apprehension as he anticipates the impact of two decades on both himself and those he once knew. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, German |
| Subject | German fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59731 |
| Release Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 43 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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