| Author |
Thoma, Ludwig, 1867-1921 |
| Title |
Nachbarsleute
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Junker Hans -- Das Volkslied -- Auf dem Bahnsteig -- Tja — —! -- Der Biedermann -- Unser guater, alter Herzog Karl -- Liebe um Liebe -- Auf der Elektrischen -- O Natur! -- Das alte Recht -- Anfänge.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Nachbarsleute" by Ludwig Thoma is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The book is set in a small Bavarian town and it revolves around the lives of its residents, particularly focusing on the interactions, conflicts, and relationships among the different social classes. A central character appears to be Georg Pfaffinger, a brewery clerk who becomes embroiled in a public brawl over a perceived disrespect, setting off a chain of events steeped in humor and social commentary. The opening of the story depicts a lively and tumultuous scene following a physical confrontation between Georg Pfaffinger and Rechtspraktikant Tresser in a crowded event hall. The narrative highlights various citizens' differing perspectives on the altercation, showcasing the town's social dynamics and tensions. As the townsfolk gossip about the fight and speculate about the consequences, the character of Anton Gumposch emerges, determined to raise the issue of honor within the community, pointing to broader societal themes of reputation, class, and masculinity. The beginning sets the stage for a humorous exploration of local customs and the absurdities of social status through the lens of an engaging confrontation. (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 |
Short stories, German
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| Subject |
German fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
55159 |
| Release Date |
Jul 20, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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