Rupertsweiler Leut by Harriet Straub
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"Rupertsweiler Leut" by Harriet Straub is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the small village of Rupertsweiler, where the narrative unfolds through the lives of its residents, focusing on their interactions and the community's preparations for the Feast of Corpus Christi. Key characters introduced include Küfer Marie, who grapples with her faith and marital issues, and Fräulein Elisabeth, a former parish cook who prides herself
on her contributions to the local church's rituals. The beginning of the novel describes the bustling atmosphere in Rupertsweiler as its inhabitants prepare for the Fronleichnam festivities, showcasing the community's vibrant traditions and the pride locals take in beautifying their surroundings. Küfer Marie finds herself entangled in thoughts of faith and disappointment regarding her husband, while engaging with Fräulein Elisabeth and the parish cook in discussions about religious devotion and the significance of their efforts. As the preparations progress, tension arises between the characters, revealing deeper issues of faith, community roles, and personal struggles, setting the stage for the unfolding drama in the village. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Straub, Harriet, 1872-1945 |
|---|---|
| Title | Rupertsweiler Leut |
| Original Publication | Germany: Georg Müller, 1912. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Country life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Black Forest (Germany) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70355 |
| Release Date | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 353 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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