Märchen-Almanach auf das Jahr 1826 by Wilhelm Hauff

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Author Hauff, Wilhelm, 1802-1827
Title Märchen-Almanach auf das Jahr 1826
Note Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Märchen als Almanach
Die Karawane (Rahmenerzählung)
Die Geschichte vom Kalif Storch
Die Geschichte von dem Gespensterschiff
Die Geschichte von der abgehauenen Hand
Die Errettung Fatmes
Die Geschichte von dem kleinen Muck
Das Märchen vom falschen Prinzen
Credits Mike Pullen
Summary "Märchen-Almanach auf das Jahr 1826" by Wilhelm Hauff is a collection of fairy tales written in the early 19th century. This enchanting anthology presents a series of imaginative stories, including tales of mystical adventures, moral lessons, and poignant themes, featuring characters like the Queen of Phantasy and a variety of travelers and magical beings as they navigate the realms of both reality and fantasy. The opening of the collection introduces the titular character, Märchen, the daughter of the Queen of Phantasy. Märchen feels disheartened upon observing that humans have grown distant from the magic and wonder her mother represents, a change believed to be influenced by the wise but skeptical guardians of the earth. The queen learns from Märchen that even the simplest children, once her ardent fans, have become indifferent. In response to her daughter's sorrow, the Queen decides to send Märchen back to earth, dressing her in the attire of an almanac in an attempt to reconnect with the younger generation. The story sets the stage for a series of enchanting narratives that explore the power of storytelling and the need for imagination in human life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Fairy tales -- Germany
Category Text
EBook-No. 6638
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 31, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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