| Author |
Schefer, Leopold, 1784-1862 |
| Title |
Die Osternacht. Zweite Abtheilung
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jens Sadowski
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| Summary |
"Die Osternacht. Zweite Abtheilung" by Leopold Schefer is a dramatic narrative likely written in the early 19th century. The story appears to explore themes of war, familial bonds, and the human condition through characters such as Christel, Daniel, and Johannes, set against the backdrop of societal turmoil and personal strife as war approaches their home. The opening of the narrative introduces us to a small group of characters engaged in a conversation filled with foreboding as they confront the imminent threat of war. Christel expresses a sense of dread, while the others—particularly the old man Frommholz and Wecker—offer a mix of humor and solemnity as they discuss the situation unfolding outside their home. As the conversations unfold, concerns for family members involved in the war surface, culminating in a tragic moment when young Clementine is fatally wounded amidst the chaos. This heart-wrenching event sets the stage for exploring deep emotional connections and the overarching impact of war on families, foreshadowing the complexities that will arise as they navigate their struggles in a world torn apart by conflict. (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 |
Germany -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Floods -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
40524 |
| Release Date |
Aug 18, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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