A Word, Only a Word — Complete by Georg Ebers

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Author Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator Safford, Mary J.
Uniform Title Ein Wort. English
Title A Word, Only a Word — Complete
Note Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "A Word, Only a Word — Complete" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a forest setting where we meet Ulrich, a spirited young boy, and his gentle friend Ruth, discussing the significance of words and magic. As they play amidst the backdrop of the Black Forest, their innocent conversation hints at deeper themes of longing and the quest for identity, particularly concerning Ulrich's complicated feelings about his mother and the world around him. The opening portion of the novel introduces us to Ulrich and Ruth as they gather firewood and share their dreams about powerful words that could fulfill their wishes. Ruth expresses a desire for her mother to speak while Ulrich yearns for adventure and status, taking delight in playful fantasies. Their lives intersect with heavy themes as we glimpse their social context—Ulrich's troubled family dynamics and Ruth's Jewish heritage, suggesting a world where differing backgrounds influence perceptions and relationships. As the children navigate their innocence, a storm looms, both literally and metaphorically, setting the stage for the complexities and challenges that lie ahead in their intertwined fates against the backdrop of societal prejudices and personal struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 -- Fiction
Subject German fiction -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 5577
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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