Kunnon Kasper ja kaunis Anni by Clemens Brentano

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Author Brentano, Clemens, 1778-1842
Translator Kallio, O. A. (Oskar Albin), 1874-1940
Uniform Title Geschichte vom braven Kasperl und dem schönen Annerl. Finnish
Title Kunnon Kasper ja kaunis Anni
Note Reading ease score: 35.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kunnon Kasper ja kaunis Anni" by Clemens Brentano is a novella written in the early 19th century. This work stands out as an important piece within modern German literature, particularly noted for its role in pioneering the genre of folk narrative or "kyläkertomus." The story revolves around the lives of the titular characters, Kasper, a noble peasant-soldier, and the beautiful Anni, whose intertwined fates capture themes of honor and sacrifice against the backdrop of rural German life. The opening of the novella introduces us to an elderly peasant woman who is determined to rest on the doorstep of a grand house, revealing a sense of calm resignation despite the concerns of onlookers. As the crowd debates her situation, she insists on her right to stay, referencing her past sacrifices. The narrative then shifts to a male narrator who becomes captivated by her presence and listens to her story. She recounts the tragic fate of her grandson, Kasper, a soldier who, facing a moral and existential crisis, has taken his own life after being forced to recognize his family's crimes. This poignant beginning sets a somber yet reflective tone, hinting at deeper themes of integrity, love, and the pains inherent in human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
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. 58772
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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