| Author |
Anonymous |
| Title |
Folk-lore and Legends: German
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Gaffer Death -- The Legend of Paracelsus -- Hans in Luck -- The Grey Mare in the Garret -- The Water Spirit -- Peter Klaus -- The Legend of Rheineck -- The Cellar of the Old Knights in the Kyffhauser -- The Fisherman and his Wife -- The Mouse Tower -- The Dancers -- The Little Shroud -- The Arch Rogue -- Brother Merry -- Fastrada -- The Jew in the Bush -- The Elves -- The Conclave of Corpses -- Legends of Rubezahl, or Number-Nip -- The Hunter Hackelnberg and the Tut-Osel -- The Alraun -- The Goose-Girl -- Hans Jagenteufel -- The Waits of Bremen -- The Flaming Castle -- The Monks at the Ferry -- Doctor All-Wise -- The White Maiden -- The Sturgeon -- St. Andrew's Night.
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| Credits |
Produced by Julie Barkley, Nannette Lewis and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Folk-lore and Legends: Germany" by Anonymous is a collection of traditional tales and folk legends written in the late 19th century. This anthology presents various stories rooted in German folklore, highlighting themes of morality, the supernatural, and the cultural sentiments of the time. The narratives feature a range of characters from everyday people to mystical beings, embodying the whimsical, horrifying, and instructive nature of folk tales that reflect the values and aesthetics of German heritage. The opening of this collection introduces us to the purpose behind these tales, emphasizing the significance of folklore in understanding cultural heritage and the human experience. The first story, "Gaffer Death," sets the tone with a tale about a poor man who unwittingly makes Death his godfather, leading to a series of events that explore themes of fate and human struggle against mortality. This narrative establishes the whimsical yet serious nature of the tales to follow, where the interactions of humble individuals with the forces of nature and the supernatural reveal deeper moral lessons. The opening portion serves as both an introduction to these engaging stories and a philosophical commentary on the role of folklore in shaping societal values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
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| Subject |
Folklore -- Germany
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| Subject |
Tales -- Germany
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| Subject |
Legends -- Germany
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27499 |
| Release Date |
Dec 11, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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