| Author |
Weigand, Wilhelm, 1862-1949 |
| Title |
Die Hexe: Eine Erzählung
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| Original Publication |
Germany: Insel-Verlag,1920.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Die Hexe: Eine Erzählung" by Wilhelm Weigand is a historical narrative written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in 1751 in the town of Frankenthal, where the main character, Babette Glock, navigates societal intrigues and witch hunts surrounding her in a time when superstitions run rampant and accusations can lead to dire consequences. The events are set against the backdrop of a grand celebration, focusing on themes of love, jealousy, and the dangers of unfounded beliefs. The opening of the work establishes the atmosphere of the period through a festive scene involving a ceremony for the laying of the foundation stone of a new palace. Amidst this celebration, we are introduced to various characters, including the charming Babette and the ambitious Junker Emmerich, whose growing relationship becomes complicated by local social dynamics and the brewing tensions regarding witchcraft allegations. As the festivities unfold, hints of dark conspiracies and accusations begin to surface, setting the stage for the impending conflict that will center on Babette as suspicion and fear escalate within the community. This richly detailed introduction immerses the reader in the vibrant yet perilous world of 18th-century Europe, where societal norms can shift abruptly under pressure. (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 fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69066 |
| Release Date |
Sep 29, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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