Hurdy-Gurdy: Bilder aus einem Landgängerdorfe by Ottokar Schupp
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| Author | Schupp, Ottokar, 1834-1911 |
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| Title | Hurdy-Gurdy: Bilder aus einem Landgängerdorfe |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Hurdy-Gurdy: Bilder aus einem Landgängerdorfe" by Ottokar Schupp is a narrative work likely written in the late 19th century. This novel explores the lives of characters in a village populated by itinerant woodcutters and those engaged in disreputable trades, delving into themes of poverty, morality, and the struggles of youthful love. Central to the story is the character Babette, the daughter of a troubled, alcoholic father, who seeks to navigate her challenging circumstances amidst social degradation. The opening of the narrative introduces a vivid setting, as the narrator reflects on the picturesque landscape near a village inhabited by landgängers. This serene imagery contrasts sharply with the introduction of Heimerdinger, a drunken and destitute tailor, and his wife, who exemplify the decline of their social standing. As Heimerdinger’s absurdity unfolds, revealing his delusions of grandeur even amid poverty, Babette emerges as a figure of innocence caught in a web of familial and societal pressure. Moreover, the alarming presence of the manipulative old Fink, who exploits the community's vulnerabilities, sets the stage for Babette's struggles with love and identity—hinting at a deeper narrative about the exploitation and resilience found within the confines of dismal circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54656 |
| Release Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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