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Rosegger, Peter, 1843-1918 |
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Raabe, Wilhelm, 1831-1910 |
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Reuter, Fritz, 1810-1874 |
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Roderich, Albert, 1846-1938 |
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Vischer, Friedrich Theodor, 1807-1887 |
| Title |
Deutsche Humoristen, 1. Band (von 8)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Vorwort -- Vischer, Friedr. Theodor: Humor. Gedicht -- Rosegger, Peter: Als ich das erste Mal auf dem Dampfwagen saß -- Rosegger, Peter: Wie wir die Gürtelsprenge haben gehalten -- Raabe, Wilhelm: Der Marsch nach Hause -- Reuter, Fritz: Woans ick tau 'ne Fru kamm -- Roderich, Albert: Nemesis.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Deutsche Humoristen, 1. Band (von 8)" by Peter Rosegger et al. is a collection of humorous narratives written in the early 20th century. This anthology presents a varied assortment of stories from different authors, showcasing the rich tradition of German humor that often intertwines wit and satire. The topics explored in these tales capture the essence of everyday life, societal observations, and the quirks of human behavior, providing entertaining insights into the German spirit. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the delightful world of humor within the German literary tradition, beginning with a prefatory note on the nature of humor and its importance as a universal human experience. It emphasizes that this selection is not exhaustive, inviting readers to anticipate further volumes. Following this introduction, the first story, "Als ich das erste Mal auf dem Dampfwagen saß" by Peter Rosegger, recounts a memorable childhood experience involving a steam wagon ride. It features a naive yet comical character named Jochem, who perceives modern inventions as manifestations of the supernatural, leading to humorous antics and misunderstandings as he and the narrator embark on their adventure. (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 |
German wit and humor
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
52985 |
| Release Date |
Sep 5, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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