Krawall: Lustige Geschichten by Ludwig Thoma
QR code
"Krawall: Lustige Geschichten" by Ludwig Thoma is a collection of humorous stories written in the late 19th century. The work seems to capture the essence of small-town life in Germany, filled with local characters, sociopolitical commentary, and satirical humor surrounding historical events. The narrative reveals the interplay of village feuds, local customs, and the absurdities of rural German society. At the start of the collection, the author introduces the story that sets
the tone for the subsequent tales. It recounts a comically chaotic incident in the town of Dürnbuch, where the discontent among townsfolk over military conscription leads to a humorous yet raucous "revolution." Various locals, including a drunken gunsmith and a hesitant town major, become embroiled in the rising frenzy, resulting in a mix of farcical scenarios. Through the vivid depiction of this tumultuous atmosphere and the portrayal of lively town characters, Thoma humorously critiques the contradictions of authority and the absurdity of social unrest, drawing readers into the whimsical world of Dürnbuch. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Thoma, Ludwig, 1867-1921 |
|---|---|
| Title | Krawall: Lustige Geschichten |
| Contents | Krawall -- Kaspar Asam -- Kabale und Liebe -- Die Fahnenweihe -- Die Richter -- Der Bader -- Der Kindlein -- Besserung -- Tante Frieda -- Die Indianerin -- Mucki -- Der Lämmergeier -- Der Einser -- Der Vertrag. |
| Credits |
Produced by Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, German |
| Subject | German fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60702 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60702-3 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 620 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!