| Editor |
Baader, Bernhard, 1790-1859 |
| LoC No. |
43034545
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| Title |
Neugesammelte Volkssagen aus dem Lande Baden und den angrenzenden Gegenden
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Neugesammelte Volkssagen aus dem Lande Baden und den angrenzenden Gegenden" by Bernhard Baader is a collection of folktales written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a supplement to Baader's earlier collection, preserving various local legends and tales that reflect the culture and beliefs of the region. The stories often feature supernatural elements, including ghosts, spirits, and moral lessons, revealing the rich tapestry of folklore that exists in Baden. The opening of the collection introduces a series of short folktales, each beginning with a unique premise or setting. The narratives depict encounters between ordinary people and supernatural entities, such as the playful spirit named Poppele, who interacts with travelers in humorous yet meaningful ways. Other tales reveal themes of morality, consequence, and the interplay between the human and the supernatural, providing glimpses into local customs and values. Each story stands alone, inviting readers to explore the fascinating folklore of Baden through its engaging narratives. (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 |
Tales -- Germany -- Baden
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| Subject |
Legends -- Germany -- Baden
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27206 |
| Release Date |
Nov 9, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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