Der Spanier: Novelle by Gustav Falke
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"Der Spanier: Novelle" by Gustav Falke is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The narrative begins with a focus on the innocent friendship between the young protagonists, Blanche and Lux, alongside their interactions with a new neighbor, Manuel, who is of Spanish descent. This story explores themes of childhood curiosity, friendship, and the emotional complexities that arise with the introduction of a newcomer into a close-knit dynamic. The opening
of the novella introduces Blanche, a joyful girl who delights in playing on her swing in a beautiful garden adorned with blossoming trees and flowers. She eagerly anticipates the arrival of Manuel, a boy from Spain and the son of her father's business associate, who will soon join them in their idyllic play. As the children interact, it is clear that their friendship dynamics are shifting, particularly with Lux experiencing feelings of jealousy and insecurity about his place in Blanche's affections. The initial chapters set the stage for exploring how the arrival of Manuel impacts the existing bonds between the characters, hinting at upcoming conflicts and emotional growth in this gentle coming-of-age tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Falke, Gustav, 1853-1916 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Weidemeyer, Carl, 1882-1976 |
| Title | Der Spanier: Novelle |
| Credits |
Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60583 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60583-8 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 402 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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