Geschichte vom braven Kasperl und dem schönen Annerl by Clemens Brentano

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Author Brentano, Clemens, 1778-1842
Title Geschichte vom braven Kasperl und dem schönen Annerl
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Summary "Geschichte vom braven Kasperl und dem schönen Annerl" by Clemens Brentano is a narrative work likely written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the characters Kasperl, an Ulan, and Annerl, his beloved, as they navigate themes of honor, love, and tragic fate against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal struggles. At the start of the tale, we meet an old woman sitting on the steps of a noble house, seemingly lost and waiting in vain for her grandson Kasperl. The locals speculate about her situation, revealing her journey and connection to Kasperl, who is depicted as a noble yet tragic figure. As the old woman recounts the story of her past and the honor-driven challenges that young Kasperl faces—primarily revolving around societal expectations and personal integrity—the narrative unfolds to showcase themes of love, loss, and the harsh realities of life. The setting transitions from the unfamiliarity of the urban landscape back to memories intertwined with grief for lost loved ones, establishing a poignant tone that resonates throughout Brentano's exploration of human emotions and the consequences of pursuing honor at the cost of personal happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Honor
Subject Love stories
Subject Germany -- History -- Coalition Wars, 1789-1814 -- Fiction
Subject Germany -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Weltschmerz
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EBook-No. 4503
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 9, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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