Hans Huckebein by Wilhelm Busch

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Author Busch, Wilhelm, 1832-1908
Title Hans Huckebein
Note Reading ease score: 95.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Contents Hans Huckebein, der Unglücksrabe.
Das Pusterohr.
Das Bad am Samstag Abend.
Credits This etext was prepared by Michael Pullen
Summary "Hans Huckebein" by Wilhelm Busch is a collection of humorous poetry written in the late 19th century. This book features playful verses centered around the character Hans Huckebein, a mischievous raven, and his interactions with a young boy named Fritz, along with other lively characters. It exemplifies Busch's wit and penchant for satire, delving into the themes of mischief and misbehavior. The book consists of three main parts, each illustrating a different comical scenario. In the first story, "Hans Huckebein, der Unglücksrabe," the raven causes chaos in his attempts to befriend Fritz, leading to a series of misadventures that disrupt Aunt Lotte's home. The second part, "Das Pusterohr," humorously depicts an encounter between Herr Bartelmann and a young boy named Franz, who mischieffully uses a blowgun to irritate the former. Finally, "Das Bad am Samstag Abend" portrays the sibling antics of Fritz and his brother Franz during their bath time, culminating in a chaotic and funny scene. Throughout the book, Busch effectively combines lighthearted narratives with underlying morals, all while entertaining the reader with his playful rhymes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject German poetry -- 19th century
Subject Children's poetry, German
Category Text
EBook-No. 2322
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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