Märchen-Almanach auf das Jahr 1828 by Wilhelm Hauff
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| Author | Hauff, Wilhelm, 1802-1827 |
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| Title | Märchen-Almanach auf das Jahr 1828 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents |
Das Wirtshaus im Spessart (Rahmenerzählung) Die Sage vom Hirschgulden Das kalte Herz I Saids Schicksale Die Höhle von Steenfoll--Eine schottländische Sage Das kalte Herz II |
| Credits | Delphine Lettau |
| Summary | "Märchen-Almanach auf das Jahr 1828" by Wilhelm Hauff is a collection of stories written in the early 19th century. This anthology features various tales that blend elements of folklore, fantasy, and moral lessons, capturing the enchanting narrative style typical of German fairy tales. The collection opens with "Das Wirtshaus im Spessart," which follows the journey of two young men, Felix, a goldworker, and a circled smith, as they navigate the ominous Spessart forest, filled with fears of robbers and danger. The opening of the work introduces Felix and the circled smith as they journey together through the darkening woods at dusk, with Felix expressing anxiety about the tales he has heard regarding the dangers lurking in the forest. The ominous atmosphere is heightened by their discussions of potential encounters with thieves and the uncertainty of their safety as they search for an inn. As they approach what they hope is a safe haven, the pair are unsure of the intentions of the host and the other patrons they encounter, leading to a discussion about storytelling as a way to pass the night and stay alert. The stage is set for the tales that follow, highlighting themes of friendship, courage, and the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Germany |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6640 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 31, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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