Hinzelmeier: eine nachdenkliche Geschichte by Theodor Storm
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"Hinzelmeier: eine nachdenkliche Geschichte" by Theodor Storm is a thoughtful tale written during the late 19th century. This work can be classified as a fictional novel that delves into themes of youth, beauty, and the passage of time. The story likely reflects the importance of family heritage and the implications of seeking eternal youth. The narrative revolves around a boy named Hinzelmeier, who lives with his eternally youthful parents, the beautiful Frau
Abel and Herr Hinzelmeier. He often wonders about the mysterious events surrounding his family, especially regarding the enigmatic rose and the secretive passage through the wall his mother uses. As they share secrets of a magical Rosengarten, Hinzelmeier is drawn into a world filled with roses that bestow eternal youth. Throughout his journey, he meets various characters, including the Rosenjungfrau and a whimsical figure named Kasperle. Striving to find the elusive Stone of Wisdom, the tale weaves through themes of love, sacrifice, and the quest for knowledge, culminating in a bittersweet conclusion that explores the essence of life and the acceptance of mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Storm, Theodor, 1817-1888 |
|---|---|
| Title | Hinzelmeier: eine nachdenkliche Geschichte |
| Credits | Produced by Mike Pullen and Delphine Lettau |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Germany, Northern -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8915 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 323 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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