| Author |
Sandvoss, Rosalie, 1821-1895 |
| Title |
Briefe eines Malers an seine Schwester
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
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| Summary |
"Briefe eines Malers an seine Schwester" by Rosalie Sandvoss is a correspondence novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds through letters from Justus, an artist, to his sister Pauline, encapsulating his return to his hometown and his reflections on family, memory, and the world around him. The correspondence reveals Justus's experiences, thoughts on art, and his observations of the people in his life, particularly the complex dynamics with his deceased mother, his admiration for his sister, and the intricacies of relationships within his social circle. The opening of the novel introduces Justus as he arrives in Burgwall, feeling like a stranger in his own hometown. He expresses nostalgia and a tinge of melancholy as he reflects on the familiar landmarks of his childhood, reminiscing about his mother's nurturing presence and contrasting it with the emptiness he feels upon his return. Justus's letters to Pauline cover a range of topics, from his artistic endeavors and encounters with local families to deeper meditations on love, faith, and the passage of time. Early interactions with childhood friends and the local nobility hint at the social dynamics at play, setting up a rich narrative exploration of his artistic journey and interpersonal relationships as he navigates his past and present. (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 |
Epistolary fiction
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| Subject |
Siblings -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66499 |
| Release Date |
Oct 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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