| Editor |
Goos, Max |
| Author |
Bierbaum, Otto Julius, 1865-1910 |
| Author |
Fock, Gorch, 1880-1916 |
| Author |
Presber, Rudolf, 1868-1935 |
| Author |
Schäfer, Wilhelm, 1868-1952 |
| Author |
Schönherr, Karl, 1867-1943 |
| Author |
Thoma, Ludwig, 1867-1921 |
| Illustrator |
Herrmann, Theodor, 1881-1926 |
| Title |
Deutsche Humoristen, 8. Band (von 8)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Bierbaum, Otto Julius: Der mutige Revierförster -- Fock, Gorch: Schalotte -- Presber, Rudolf: Die 74. Nacht -- Schäfer, Wilhelm: Béarnaise -- Schönherr, Karl: Die erste Beicht' -- Thoma, Ludwig: Kabale und Liebe.
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| Credits |
Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Deutsche Humoristen, 8. Band (von 8)" by Otto Julius Bierbaum et al. is a collection of humoristic tales written in the early 20th century. This volume features various stories from different authors, including Otto Julius Bierbaum and Gorch Fock, highlighting their unique styles and reflections on societal norms and circumstances. The topics revolve around comedic situations and characters, often set against a backdrop of royal and rustic settings, demonstrating the playful interplay between high culture and common life. The opening of the book introduces its contributors and sets the stage for the humorous narratives that follow. The first story, "Der mutige Revierförster," centers on a kind-hearted king, König Leberecht, who enjoys hunting but must contend with the comically absurd discomfort experienced by his court during such excursions. The narrative highlights a critical yet humorous scenario where the king's attire draws attention due to an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction, creating a moment of tension and amusement. As the court struggles to address the king's public embarrassment, the humble forest ranger ultimately resolves the situation with candid forthrightness, showcasing the clever blend of absurdity, humor, and insights into human nature that characterize this collection. (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 |
German wit and humor
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
55914 |
| Release Date |
Nov 8, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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