500 Schwänke by Roda Roda

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Author Roda Roda, 1872-1945
Illustrator Trier, Walter, 1890-1951
Illustrator Weisgerber, Albert, 1878-1915
Title 500 Schwänke
Original Publication Germany: Dr. Eysler & Co. A. G., 1922.
Note Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "500 Schwänke" by Roda Roda is a collection of humorous anecdotes and witty observations written in the early 20th century. The text showcases a series of comedic and satirical tales that often reflect societal norms and human behavior. Through its clever wordplay and playful tone, the book invites readers into a whimsical world where the absurdities of everyday life are highlighted and exaggerated. At the start of this collection, the author introduces his own persona, a self-made writer who shares his background and daily writing routine, characterized by humor and creativity. The opening portion includes a humorous account of the author's childhood connections to the land and military service, followed by a brief description of his life as a writer in Munich. The subsequent anecdotes feature a variety of characters and scenarios, from a bride's arrival to a colonial farm to a comical incident involving a wedding speech, each designed to elicit laughter and provoke thought about the quirks of human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Austrian wit and humor
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EBook-No. 70945
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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