Twee vroolijke geschiedenissen by Fritz Reuter
"Twee vroolijke geschiedenissen" by Fritz Reuter is a comedic narrative, likely written in the mid-19th century. The book consists of two interrelated stories that explore the humorous and sometimes absurd aspects of life, particularly in relation to love and marriage, as seen through the eyes of its main character, a middle-aged bachelor. The opening chapters introduce us to various characters, including the protagonist, as he navigates the societal pressures of marrying and
the comical interactions that arise. At the start of the story, the protagonist is a somewhat reluctant bachelor reflecting on his life choices amidst a snowy Christmas Eve. He witnesses the lively scene at his shoemaker's house, filled with the warmth of family festivities, prompting him to introspect about his solitary existence. This leads him to consider marriage but also to humorously weigh the consequences of such a commitment. Throughout this beginning, there are whimsical exchanges with his uncle and the shoemaker, providing a rich context that sets the tone for the adventures and misadventures that follow in the pursuit of love and domestic bliss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Reuter, Fritz, 1810-1874 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Laurillard, Eliza, 1830-1908 |
| Title | Twee vroolijke geschiedenissen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into Dutch |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27783 |
| Release Date | Jan 12, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 126 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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