| Author |
Dauthendey, Max, 1867-1918 |
| Title |
Geschichten aus den vier Winden
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Das Giftfläschchen -- Himalayafinsternis -- Hecksel und die Bergwerkflöhe -- Zwei Reiter am Meer -- Auf dem Weg zu den Eulenkäfigen -- Nächtliche Schaufenster -- An eine Sechzehnjährige -- Zur Stunde der Maus -- Die Kurzsichtige und der Komet -- Das Iguanodon.
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| Credits |
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Matthias Grammel, and the
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| Summary |
"Geschichten aus den vier Winden" by Max Dauthendey is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book comprises various narratives exploring human experiences, emotions, and cultural observations, likely centering around the author's contemplations on travel and life in different parts of the world. The opening of the book introduces readers to a steamy summer day in Berlin, capturing a couple's desire to escape the oppressive heat by traveling to the cooler northern regions of Sweden. The narrator reflects on their journey from the bustling life in Berlin to the serene and untouched island of Koster, which is described as an oasis of tranquility and innocence. Upon arriving, the narrator is filled with a sense of wonder and adventure, creating a vivid contrast between the wild nature of the island and the mundane chaos of urban life. The narrative hints at intriguing stories tied to the island's peaceful existence, setting the stage for the unfolding tales ahead. (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 |
Short stories, German
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| Subject |
German fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60836 |
| Release Date |
Dec 3, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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