Die Probefahrt nach Amerika by Leopold Schefer
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"Die Probefahrt nach Amerika" by Leopold Schefer is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores themes of emigration to America, particularly through the perspective of a pastor who seeks a better life for his family amidst the struggles of his current existence. The main characters introduced are the pastor, his wife, their children, and a young girl who brings news of the funds collected for their journey to
America. The opening of the novel depicts a poignant evening in the pastor's home, where he is presented with the first contribution for their planned journey to America by a young girl. This heartfelt moment elicits various emotions from the pastor as he reflects on his responsibilities to his family and community. The narrative unfolds with his conflicted feelings about leaving, the hopes of new beginnings in America, and the bonds he has to detach from. His wife, feeling the weight of their decision, expresses both sorrow and resilience, setting the stage for the pastor's internal struggles as he navigates the complexities of departure and new beginnings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Schefer, Leopold, 1784-1862 |
|---|---|
| Title | Die Probefahrt nach Amerika |
| Credits | Produced by Jens Sadowski |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42912 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-42912-0 |
| Release Date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 426 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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