| Author |
Walther, Lina, 1824-1907 |
| Title |
Das Weihnachtslied: Eine Erzählung für junge Mädchen
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| Original Publication |
Germany: F. A. Perthes,1887.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Jens Sadowski, Reiner Ruf, 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 |
"Das Weihnachtslied: Eine Erzählung für junge Mädchen" by Lina Walther is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around themes of Christmas, community, and the experiences of young girls, particularly focusing on the character of Martha Feldwart, a newly appointed teacher who brings joy and warmth to her students and the community during the holiday season. The opening of the tale sets a vivid scene during the Advent season, capturing the joyful chaos of children playing in the snow and the excitement surrounding the arrival of a beloved new teacher named Martha Feldwart. As Martha inspires her students, they express their admiration and instantly decide to celebrate her by decorating a Christmas tree. The chapter highlights the contrast between the joy of the children and the difficult background of Martha, who is mindful of her older, ailing predecessor and wishes to show her gratitude. This mix of innocence, warmth, and impending challenges sets the stage for the narrative's exploration of love, loss, and familial bonds during the festive season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Christmas -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69525 |
| Release Date |
Dec 11, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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