| Author |
Sapper, Agnes, 1852-1929 |
| Title |
Die Familie Pfäffling: Eine deutsche Wintergeschichte
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Olaf Voss, Michael Wymann-Böni, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Die Familie Pfäffling: Eine deutsche Wintergeschichte" by Agnes Sapper is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Pfäffling family, a lively household led by their music teacher father, who navigates the challenges of raising seven children in modest circumstances, highlighting the joys and struggles of family life during a German winter. The opening portion introduces us to the Pfäffling family, providing a glimpse into their daily routines and interactions. It describes the first day of school after the summer break, showcasing the excitement and busyness as the children prepare for the day ahead. We meet the siblings, including the whimsical Frieder, who is more concerned with his harmonica than his studies. The initial chapters also bring to life the dynamics within their home, particularly the poignant contrasts between the mother, who seeks peace amidst chaos, and the children's lively antics. The narrative sets the stage for a story filled with familial love, humorous mishaps, and the warmth of community ties against the backdrop of winter. (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 |
Germany, Southern -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10917 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 28, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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