Deutsche Humoristen, 3. Band (von 8) by Hoffmann, Böhlau, Eyth, and Schmidt

"Deutsche Humoristen, 3. Band" by Hoffmann, Böhlau, Eyth, and Schmidt is a collection of humorous writings likely compiled in the early 20th century. The anthology features various authors, capturing a range of comedic styles and cultural observations from German literature. Each piece in the collection likely explores themes of human folly, societal quirks, and personal anecdotes, reflecting on the humorous aspects of life during that era. The opening portion of the book introduces one of the stories titled "Eistrug," centered around Captain Robert Kannenberg, who reflects on the impact of a youthful love, Hersilie, as he returns from a sea voyage. The narrative delves into Kannenberg's musings about lost love and his unexpected jealousy when he learns that an old friend, Heinz Wichards, is visiting their hometown and might rekindle connections with Hersilie. As Kannenberg decides to skate across the frozen Haff in an impulsive bid to reach her before Wichards, the story mixes humor and tension as he navigates the risks of both the ice and his own emotions, setting the stage for further adventures and comedic mishaps that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Hoffmann, Hans, 1848-1909
Author Böhlau, Helene, 1859-1940
Author Eyth, Max, 1836-1906
Author Schmidt, Otto Ernst, 1862-1926
Title Deutsche Humoristen, 3. Band (von 8)
Contents Hoffmann, Hans: Eistrug -- Ernst, Otto: Die Gemeinschaft der Brüder vom geruhigen Leben -- Eyth, Max: Der blinde Passagier -- Böhlau, Helene (Madame al Raschid Bey): Die Ratsmädel gehen einem Spuk zu Leibe.
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject German wit and humor
Category Text
eBook-No. 48425
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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