Claus Störtebecker by Georg Engel
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About this eBook
| Author | Engel, Georg, 1866-1931 |
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| Title | Claus Störtebecker |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Claus Störtebecker" by Georg Engel is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the legendary figure of Claus Störtebecker, a 14th-century pirate, and explores themes of fate, survival, and the intersecting lives of various characters in a time of turmoil. As the story unfolds, we encounter Claus Beckera, a towering fisherman with a kind heart, who faces unexpected challenges amidst the backdrop of social injustice and personal struggle. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a bleak yet vivid seaside setting where Claus Beckera lives a humble life as a fisherman. He is depicted as a gentle giant, unaware of the great destinies that lie ahead. The narrative dives into his sudden encounter with armored men who arrive to inform him of his impending marriage to a frightened girl named Hilda, revealing societal injustices and personal upheavals. Their bleak marriage dynamics introduce a sense of tension as Hilda navigates her new life, along with the challenges brought on by their social conditions and the broader conflicts at play in their world. The opening sets a rich, melancholic atmosphere and hints at the deeper historical conflicts brewing just beneath the surface. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41382 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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