Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker. In Three Volumes. Vol. I. by Auerbach
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"Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker. In Three Volumes. Vol. I." by Auerbach is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative revolves around the character Joseph, who is marked by an early misadventure of being lost in the snow, an event that leads to a life of unforeseen circumstances and challenges. The story unfolds various intertwining lives in a rural village, exploring themes of family, love, and societal expectations.
The opening of the tale introduces readers to a poignant scene involving a restless child named Joseph and his mother, who reflects on her struggles and the past. Joseph's curious queries about the time demonstrate his innocence, while his mother grapples with her own turmoil and regrets regarding her relationship with Joseph's father, Adam. As the story continues, additional layers of tension are revealed through the lens of village dynamics, familial conflicts, and complex relationships, particularly focusing on Martina, the woman tied intricately to both Adam and Joseph’s lives. The setting, characterized by winter's harshness, adds to the narrative's mood of longing and unresolved human emotions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Auerbach, Berthold, 1812-1882 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Wallace, Grace, Lady, 1804-1878 |
| Title | Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker. In Three Volumes. Vol. I. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33162 |
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 379 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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