Berthold Auerbach

Broschiertes Buch

Village Tales From The Black Forest (1847)

Beschreibung

Village Tales From The Black Forest is a collection of short stories written by Berthold Auerbach and published in 1847. The book is set in the Black Forest region of southwestern Germany and focuses on the lives and traditions of the local villagers. The stories are written in a simple, straightforward style and offer a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people who live in this rural community. The characters are drawn from a variety of backgrounds and social classes, from wealthy landowners to poor farmers and laborers. Throughout the book, Auerbach explores themes of love, family, friendship, and community. He also touches on larger social issues, such as the impact of industrialization on traditional ways of life and the tensions between different religious and cultural groups. Overall, Village Tales From The Black Forest is a charming and insightful work of fiction that offers a unique perspective on a specific time and place in German history. It is a classic of German literature and continues to be widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Berthold Auerbach (1812-1882) was a notable German-Jewish author and intellectual renowned for his contributions to 19th-century literature, particularly through his village tales, or "Dorfgeschichten." Born Moses Baruch Auerbacher in Nordstetten, a village in the Black Forest region of Germany, he was deeply influenced by his upbringing in a rural Jewish community. Auerbach's works often explore themes of rural life, social justice, and the human condition, marked by a deep empathy for his characters and an insightful portrayal of their struggles and aspirations. His writing is characterized by its realism, vivid descriptions, and a humane perspective that transcends social and cultural boundaries."Schwarzwälder Dorfgeschichten" (Black Forest Village Stories): This collection of stories brought him widespread recognition and remains one of his most celebrated works."On the Heights" (Auf der Höhe): A novel that further solidified his reputation, exploring the intersection of personal ambition and social expectations in a Bavarian setting. "Barfüssele": Another notable novel that reflects his signature style and thematic concerns. Auerbach's work had a significant impact on both German literature and the broader European literary scene. His realistic portrayal of peasant life influenced later writers and contributed to the development of social realism. Despite facing challenges due to his Jewish heritage, Auerbach maintained a prominent position in the literary world, and his works continued to be read and appreciated long after his death. Berthold Auerbach remains an important figure in the canon of 19th-century literature, celebrated for his contributions to the portrayal of rural life and his advocacy for social justice through literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 420
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Mai 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 605g
• ISBN-13: 9781104522599
• ISBN-10: 1104522594
• Artikelnr.: 26501018