Die drei Nüsse by Clemens Brentano
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| Author | Brentano, Clemens, 1778-1842 |
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| Title | Die drei Nüsse |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_drei_N%C3%BCsse_(Brentano) |
| Credits | Produced by Michael Pullen. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Summary | "Die drei Nüsse" by Clemens Brentano is a narrative likely inspired by folk tales, taking place in the mid-17th century. This book can be classified as a story that blends elements of romance, tragedy, and moral reflection. It revolves around the themes of love, betrayal, and the haunting nature of past actions, as illustrated through the tragic fate of its characters. The story unfolds in Kolmar, centered on Daniel Wilhelm Möller, who serves as a tutor to the mayor's three sons. A pivotal moment occurs when a traveling alchemist is invited to dinner, leading to tense discussions about magical properties associated with nuts, culminating in a tragic event marked by the phrase, "tertia mors est" – the third nut is death. The alchemist’s past intertwines with that of Amelie, who mourns her husband while concealing the true nature of her sorrows stemming from an internal conflict with her beauty and a love triangle involving her brother. As the narrative progresses, the themes of guilt, loss, and the dire consequences of love emerge, ultimately revealing the intertwined destinies and deep-seated emotions that result in tragedy and redemption. In the end, a surprising familial recognition unfolds, leaving the reader contemplating the enduring impact of past choices and the threads of fate that bind the characters together. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Chemists -- Fiction |
| Subject | Colmar (Alsace, France and Elsass, Germany) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 4505 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 20, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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