Lebenstag eines Menschenfreundes : Roman by Wilhelm Schäfer

"Lebenstag eines Menschenfreundes: Roman" by Wilhelm Schäfer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the character Heinrich Pestalozzi, who navigates the complexities of his childhood, experiencing grief, family dynamics, and existential reflections in a world that juxtaposes wealth with poverty. As Heinrich grapples with loss and seeks understanding in his life, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of society during that era. The opening of the novel introduces Heinrich Pestalozzi’s family dynamics as he lives in a cramped, working-class setting in Zurich, alongside his grieving mother and siblings. The story begins with the somber event of his father's death, marking a significant emotional moment for Heinrich and shaping his perception of life. As the narrative progresses, it recounts his deepening awareness of his surroundings—the contrasting experiences of city and countryside, wealth and poverty, and the beginning of his formal education. The text captures his innocent and fearful perspective, as well as his longing for connection and understanding in a world that increasingly reveals its complexities to him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Schäfer, Wilhelm, 1868-1952
Title Lebenstag eines Menschenfreundes : Roman
Original Publication München: Georg Müller Verlag, 1920.
Credits Hans Theyer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
Reading Level Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Pestalozzi, Johann Heinrich, 1746-1827 -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 75169
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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