| Author |
Gerstäcker, Friedrich, 1816-1872 |
| Title |
Die Colonie: Brasilianisches Lebensbild. Zweiter Band.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Die Colonie: Brasilianisches Lebensbild. Zweiter Band." by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores life in a Brazilian colony, focusing on the experiences and struggles of the newly settled colonists, including characters like Director Sarno and the artist Könnern, who reflect the challenges and complexities of colonization. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Director Sarno, overwhelmed with responsibilities in the colony, where new settlers require assistance and guidance. The opening highlights the urgency of accommodating the new colonists, some of whom are eager to receive government subsidies to establish their new lives. Meanwhile, the artist Könnern is depicted as he seeks a vantage point to capture the idyllic landscape, but his encounter with a mysterious young man leads to existential dialogues about life, reality, and the sacrifices of the colonists. This portion sets up a vivid picture of the colony's environment, interwoven with the personal struggles of its characters, providing an engaging glimpse into the societal dynamics at play. (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 |
German fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30814 |
| Release Date |
Dec 31, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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