Novellenbuch, 2. Band: Dorfgeschichten by Wichert, Greinz, Polenz, and Sohnrey
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"Novellenbuch, 2. Band: Dorfgeschichten" by Ernst Wichert, Heinrich Sohnrey, Wilhelm von Polenz, and Rudolf Greinz is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology focuses on village life, exploring the complexities of relationships, tradition, and the struggles faced by individuals within tight-knit communities. The first tale, "Ewe," introduces the village of Naujokat-Peter-Purwins and its characters, hinting at themes of rivalry, love, and societal expectations. The opening of
"Ewe" sets the stage in the picturesque yet conflict-ridden village, where the dynamics between the Naujok and Purwins families unfold. Ewe Purwins, a lively young woman, is depicted as carefree and strong-willed, contrasting with the widow, Urte Naujokene, who embodies responsibility and traditional values. The narrative hints at budding romantic tensions as Ewe encounters Mikelis, a young man returning from military service, creating a backdrop rich in potential for conflict and emotional turmoil. As past rivalries and personal ambitions collide, the lives of these characters are portrayed with depth and vividness, suggesting a story that plays out the themes of desire, obligation, and the quest for autonomy within the constraints of societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wichert, Ernst, 1831-1902 |
|---|---|
| Author | Greinz, Rudolf, 1866-1942 |
| Author | Polenz, Wilhelm von, 1861-1903 |
| Author | Sohnrey, Heinrich, 1859-1948 |
| Title | Novellenbuch, 2. Band: Dorfgeschichten |
| Original Publication | Hamburg-Großborstel: Verlag der Deutschen Dichter-Gedächtnis-Stiftung, 1910. |
| Contents | Vorbemerkungen zum zweiten Bande -- Wichert, Ernst: Ewe -- Sohnrey, Heinrich: Lorenheinrich -- Polenz, Wilhelm von: Zittelgusts Anna -- Greinz, Rudolf: Simerls guter Tag. |
| Credits | Hans Theyer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.8 (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 -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75633 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75633-2 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 305 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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