| Author |
Wassermann, Jakob, 1873-1934 |
| Translator |
Lewisohn, Ludwig, 1882-1955 |
| Translator |
Porterfield, Allen Wilson, 1877-1952 |
| Uniform Title |
Gänsemännchen. English
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| Title |
The Goose Man
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Goose Man" by Jakob Wassermann is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores themes of social change, personal struggle, and familial relationships, primarily revolving around the lives of Gottfried Nothafft, a weaver in a small German town, and his son Daniel. As the story unfolds, it delves into the impact of industrialization on traditional ways of life and how individuals strive for their aspirations amidst hardship and disappointment. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the rural setting of Eschenbach and the life of Gottfried Nothafft, a weaver whose business is threatened by the advent of machine-made textiles. His deep desire for a son is eventually fulfilled, but his life becomes increasingly burdened by poverty and despair as industry disrupts their livelihoods. When Gottfried's financial struggles intensify, he reveals a hidden savings to his brother-in-law, Jason Philip Schimmelweis, with hopes of ensuring a future for his family, particularly for Daniel. As the story begins, tensions arising from poverty, ambition, and familial expectations hint at the complex dynamics that will shape the lives of these characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Germany -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Composers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
German fiction -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25345 |
| Release Date |
May 6, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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