The Story Without an End by Friedrich Wilhelm Carové
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"The Story Without an End" by Friedrich Wilhelm Carové is a children's fantasy tale translated into English by Sarah Austin, first published in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around a curious child who explores nature and encounters various creatures, reflecting themes of innocence, beauty, and the quest for understanding. It captures the essence of the Romantic era, with its emphasis on the natural world and the imagination. The story follows
a child living in a humble hut who delights in nature's wonders. He befriends whimsical creatures like a dragonfly, who shares enchanting tales of the woodland and its secrets. Throughout his adventures, the child seeks deeper meaning and connection, contemplating life through interactions with flowers and animals. Each encounter reveals philosophical reflections on pride, happiness, and the beauty of existence. The narrative ultimately embraces the idea that storytelling and exploration of nature are limitless, reflecting a childhood filled with wonder and endless possibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Carové, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1789-1852 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Harvey, William, 1796-1866 |
| Translator | Austin, Sarah, 1793-1867 |
| Uniform Title | Kinderleben, oder, Das Märchen ohne Ende. English |
| Title | The Story Without an End |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Allegories |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Nature -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Seasons -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62229 |
| Release Date | May 25, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 491 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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