| Author |
Friederich, Ferdinand, 1798-1874 |
| Title |
Der Gang nach der Himmelpforte : Eine Erzählung für Kinder und Kinderfreunde
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| Original Publication |
Wernigerode: B. Angerstein, 1851.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Christian Reinboth
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| Summary |
"Der Gang nach der Himmelpforte: Eine Erzählung für Kinder und Kinderfreunde" is a children's narrative written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around the Lehrwart family, particularly the children Sophie, Ernst, and Louise, who wish to join their father on a traditional outing to the Himmelpforte on the Feast of the Ascension. This outing serves as a backdrop for lessons about faith, history, and the significance of community. At the start of the tale, the Lehrwart children eagerly urge their father to take them to the Himmelpforte, where crowds gather for the celebratory event. Their anticipation builds as they prepare to leave, eventually joined by their father and Aunt Elisabeth. As they journey, various conversations and reflections introduce themes of spirituality and the origins of the Himmelpforte name, highlighted by stories relating to biblical figures and the significance of places of worship. The chapter sets the stage for both a physical journey to the gathering site and a spiritual exploration of faith, tradition, and the bond of family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| LoC Class |
DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany
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| Subject |
Church history -- Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Wernigerode (Germany) -- History -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73835 |
| Release Date |
Jun 15, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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