Die Heimat: Roman aus den schlesischen Bergen by Paul Keller
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"Die Heimat: Roman aus den schlesischen Bergen" by Paul Keller is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the picturesque Schlesian mountains and revolves around the lives of the Raschdorf family, particularly focusing on the character Heinrich Raschdorf, a young boy navigating the trials of youth against the backdrop of rural life and familial obligations. Themes of innocence, tradition, and the harsh realities of life are
likely central to this narrative, exploring both the joys and adversities faced by the inhabitants of the region. At the start of the narrative, the scene is set in a small village where a comical incident involving the suspected murder of a chicken introduces the main characters—Heinrich Raschdorf and his playful friend Hannes. Their light-hearted discussions about holding a mock funeral for the dead chicken display their youthful exuberance and the innocence of childhood. Meanwhile, the novel also touches upon the adult world's troubles, as seen through Heinrich's father's struggles with financial debts and personal losses, hinting at the deeper, more serious themes that will unfold. The interplay between the carefree life of children and the burdens of adult responsibilities creates an intriguing dynamic, setting the stage for the emotional and societal challenges that will be explored throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Keller, Paul, 1873-1932 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Schumacher, Felix |
| Title | Die Heimat: Roman aus den schlesischen Bergen |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 94.3 (5th grade). Very 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. | 64370 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-64370-0 |
| Release Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 408 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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