| Author |
Stifter, Adalbert, 1805-1868 |
| Title |
Der Nachsommer
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
This text has been derived from HTML files at "Projekt Gutenberg - DE", prepared by Gerd Bouillon
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| Summary |
"Der Nachsommer" by Adalbert Stifter is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. This narrative explores themes of domestic life and the natural world through the experiences of family dynamics and personal growth, centering around a young boy and his family as they navigate their lives in a quaint household filled with routine and learning. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the protagonist's family, particularly highlighting the structured and orderly life dictated by the father, a merchant. The home is described in detail, capturing its ambiance and the relationships among family members. The father's meticulous nature influences the children's upbringing, instilling values of discipline while the mother embodies warmth and love. The children partake in household duties, educational engagements, and the exploration of their surroundings, setting the stage for their eventual development. This foundation hints at the protagonist's budding interest in the world around him, both in nature and knowledge, which will likely unfold as the narrative progresses. (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 |
Bildungsromans
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| Subject |
Vienna (Austria) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8126 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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