Der Waldbrand by Leopold Schefer
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| Author | Schefer, Leopold, 1784-1862 |
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| Title | Der Waldbrand |
| Credits | Produced by Jens Sadowski |
| Summary | "Der Waldbrand" by Leopold Schefer is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around themes of love, loss, and survival in the wilderness, primarily through the perspective of a man reflecting on his life with his Indigenous wife, Eoo, and their children, especially following the calamity of a forest fire that threatens their existence. At the start of the novel, the protagonist shares a heartfelt letter with his estranged brother, exploring the depths of familial ties and the challenges of separation. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to the protagonist's life in Canada, his relationship with Eoo, and the joys and trials of raising their children amid the harshness of nature. The opening portion sets the tone for the novel by highlighting the existential struggles and emotional conflicts faced by the characters, particularly in the face of the impending natural disaster that symbolizes both destruction and transformation in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Canada -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40230 |
| Release Date | Jul 14, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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