| Author |
Reuter, Fritz, 1810-1874 |
| Translator |
Macdowall, M. W. |
| Title |
An Old Story of My Farming Days Vol. 3 (of 3).
(Ut Mine Stromtid)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
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| Summary |
"An Old Story of My Farming Days Vol. 3" by Fritz Reuter is a novel written during the late 19th century. This work is part of a larger trilogy that chronicles the life and tribulations of the main character, Charles Hawermann, a farmer navigating through personal and societal challenges. The narrative delves into themes of honor, love, and the harsh realities of rural life, set against a backdrop of changing social dynamics. The opening of the novel displays the tension and unease within the household of Mrs. Behrens in Rahnstädt as her foster daughter Louisa anxiously awaits her father's return. Louisa's worries reflect deeper concerns about her father's ability to adapt to town life after a string of misfortunes on their farm. The chapter paints a picture of familial love and support, juxtaposed with the shadows of dishonor and societal judgment looming over Hawermann due to accusations against him. The interactions between characters reveal their emotional states and foreshadow the trials they will face, setting the stage for a drama filled with personal conflict and social implications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Farm life -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35851 |
| Release Date |
Apr 13, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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