| Author |
Zenner, Theodor, 1890-1948 |
| Title |
Was der schwarze Hans erlebte: Kindererzählung aus der Heimat
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| Original Publication |
Luxembourg: Kremer & Rettel,1921.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Jens Sadowski, Richard Scheibel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Was der schwarze Hans erlebte: Kindererzählung aus der Heimat" by Theodor Zenner is a children's tale written in the early 20th century. The story follows an ancient raven named Hans, who serves as a storyteller for young ravens, sharing his adventurous life experiences. Through his narratives, the tale explores themes of childhood curiosity, bravery, and the bittersweet elements of life and nature. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the character of Schwarze Hans, an elderly raven with remarkable longevity, who appears lively despite his advanced age. The narrative begins with Hans gathering young raven children under a tall oak tree, where they bring him gifts in exchange for his storytelling. He shares a tale about his childhood in the Ösling region when he and his siblings were threatened by mischievous human boys, detailing the pride and bravery of their father who saved them at the last moment. This opening establishes Hans as a wise figure with a rich past filled with both tense moments and joyous memories, setting the stage for further adventures and lessons interwoven with themes of survival and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
DH: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Luxembourg -- History -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67440 |
| Release Date |
Feb 19, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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