| Author |
Brentano, Clemens, 1778-1842 |
| Title |
Aus der Chronika eines fahrenden Schülers (Zweite Fassung)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Michael Pullen. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"Aus der Chronika eines fahrenden Schülers (Zweite Fassung)" by Clemens Brentano is a fictional narrative likely written in the early 19th century. The story unfolds through the experiences of Johannes, a wandering student, who reflects on his life, the nature of poverty, and the warmth of human relationships, particularly with his mother and his kind guardian, Ritter Veltlin. The opening of the narrative introduces Johannes as he awakens in a new place, celebrating his 20th birthday with a mixture of joy and introspection. He is initially overwhelmed by the beauty of his surroundings but is quickly reminded of his humble beginnings and the hardships of his wandering life. As he engages with the reminders of both his past (his tattered clothing symbolizing his struggles) and his present (the kindness of Ritter Veltlin), Johannes reflects on themes of poverty and gratitude. Through his heartfelt thoughts and prayers, he navigates feelings of joy and sorrow, contemplating the beauty of life and the pain of separation from his mother, whose love remains a guiding force in his spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Autobiographical fiction
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| Subject |
Master and servant -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Germany -- Social life and customs -- Middle Ages, 500-1500 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Hessen (Hesse, Germany : Province) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4504 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 20, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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