La Kantistino by Wilhelm Hauff
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About this eBook
| Author | Hauff, Wilhelm, 1802-1827 |
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| Translator | Wüster, Eugen, 1898-1977 |
| Uniform Title | Die Sängerin. Esperanto |
| Title | La Kantistino |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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Produced by Andrew Sly and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "La Kantistino" by Wilhelm Hauff is a novella written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around a young cantora, Bianetti, who becomes the tragic center of a mysterious murder, casting a shadow over her reputation and life. As the investigation unfolds, themes of love, jealousy, and the effects of societal judgment come to light, with an emphasis on personal tragedy and the search for truth. At the start of the novella, the narrative introduces us to the shocking news of Bianetti's demise, as commercial advisor Bolnau converses with an acquaintance in a bustling city setting. Amidst disbelief and intrigue, rumors spread regarding her death, centering on speculation of jealousy and a love gone awry. This leads to the involvement of Dr. Lange, who becomes deeply entangled in the case as he cares for the injured singer. The opening sets a tense, atmospheric tone, hinting at the emotional complexities of the characters and the social dynamics at play, while foreshadowing the unraveling of a tragic love story against the backdrop of a society quick to judge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Esperanto |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Women -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24763 |
| Release Date | Mar 6, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 7, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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