Auf dem Staatshof by Theodor Storm

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Author Storm, Theodor, 1817-1888
Title Auf dem Staatshof
Note Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary "Auf dem Staatshof" by Theodor Storm is a novel written in the late 19th century, capturing themes of memory, nostalgia, and youthful experiences. The narrative unfolds in a small town on the edge of a marshy landscape, offering a slice of life from a bygone era. The story primarily revolves around the estate known as the Staatshof, exploring its history and the lives of the characters who inhabited it. The tale is narrated through the eyes of a young boy, Marx, who reflects on his childhood memories with his friend Anne Lene, the granddaughter of the estate's last owner. As their friendship evolves, readers witness the transition from innocent childhood play to the complexities of adulthood, particularly as Anne Lene faces the realities of her family's decline. The story unfolds against a backdrop of a fading aristocracy, exploring themes of loss, class differences, and the passage of time. Tragedy strikes when Anne Lene's fate becomes intertwined with the fate of the estate, culminating in a poignant moment that underscores the novel's exploration of memory and the impermanence of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Love stories
Subject Germany, Northern -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 8927
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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