Weihnachtserzählungen by Adolf Schwayer
"Weihnachtserzählungen" by Adolf Schwayer is a collection of Christmas tales written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on themes of family, love, and the spiritual essence of Christmas, likely featuring various characters who navigate the complexities of their relationships during the festive season. The stories are expected to evoke the warmth and deeper meanings behind holiday traditions and the importance of human connection. At the start of the collection, the
narrative introduces Theobald Volkmar, a young man battling both the harshness of a stormy evening and the weight of familial pride and estrangement. His internal struggles are juxtaposed with the tender relationship he shares with his mother, who remains a source of warmth amid their financial struggles. The opening segment captures Theobald’s thoughts as he reflects on his father's legacy of love and pride, which complicates his relationship with his wealthy uncle. As he prepares to celebrate Christmas, Theobald receives unexpected help from the kind-hearted Fräulein Erna, leading to a heartwarming moment of connection and hope that intertwines with the themes of redemption and the spirit of giving characteristic of the Christmas season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Schwayer, Adolf, 1858-1922 |
|---|---|
| Title | Weihnachtserzählungen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents |
Im Sturm Weihnachtszauber Der Weg zurück Wie Herr Schoißengeyer zu einem Christkindl kam Assistent Frickenberg Ein Egoist der Liebe Frau Bettis Christgeschenk Der Wohltäter Am Wege Das goldene Seil Eine Insel der Seligen |
| Credits |
Produced by Constanze Hofmann, Norbert H. Langkau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21527 |
| Release Date | May 19, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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