Der Schäfer: Eine Geschichte aus der Stille by Franziska Mann
"Der Schäfer: Eine Geschichte aus der Stille" by Franziska Mann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young boy named Jachl, who is a shepherd, as he navigates his simple yet rich life amidst the scene of the countryside, characterized by its tranquility and the struggles of rural existence. The narrative delves into themes of childhood innocence, the bond with nature, and the realities of life
and death. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Jachl, a cheerful little boy, who is raised in a humble rural setting by his grandmother, Mother Bohn, and his uncle. The opening scenes depict the innocence and carefree manner of childhood as Jachl plays with his friends, oblivious to the complexities of life around him. However, the tone shifts when the children are confronted with death at the local pastor's house, an experience that stirs a sense of fear and curiosity in them. Jachl’s world is marked by both the joy of play and the shadow of loss, setting the stage for his journey in life as he grapples with the harsh realities of growing up in a challenging environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mann, Franziska, 1859-1927 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Thon, Alfred, 1886- |
| Title | Der Schäfer: Eine Geschichte aus der Stille |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by 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 | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31803 |
| Release Date | Mar 28, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 93 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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