| Author |
Ohorn, Anton, 1846-1924 |
| Illustrator |
Klingebeil, Eduard |
| Title |
Lützow's wilde Jagd: Geschichtliche Erzählung
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Lützow's wilde Jagd: Geschichtliche Erzählung" by Anton Ohorn is a historical narrative likely written in the early 19th century. It explores the fervent patriotic sentiments during the Wars of Liberation in Germany, focusing particularly on the heroic actions and struggles of Major von Lützow and his band of volunteers, known as the "black hunters." The characters embody the spirit of resistance against foreign oppression as they rally to fight for the freedom of their homeland. The opening of the narrative sets a poignant and vibrant atmosphere, vividly describing a young wanderer, Konrad Schmidt, journeying in the German countryside as he prepares to join the fight for his nation's liberty. In his travels, he reflects on the call to arms urged by the Prussian King and the growing enthusiasm among German youth to rally beneath the banner of freedom. Konrad's path leads him to an encounter with a grieving forester who has just lost his wife, highlighting themes of loss and sacrifice as the characters unite in the common cause of national pride. The warmth of human connection amid the backdrop of impending conflict is a significant element in this opening, laying the groundwork for the heroic endeavors that will unfold throughout the story. (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 |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Wars of Liberation, 1813-1814 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64028 |
| Release Date |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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