Der Ewald, Carl 1856-1908 creator Kiy, Hermann 1879-1963 Planck, Willy 1870-1956 text utu 2022 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Der Zweifüßler und andere Geschichten: Naturgeschichtliche Märchen" by Karl Ewald is a collection of nature-based fables written in the early 20th century. The stories revolve around anthropomorphized animals and explore themes such as survival, community, and the emergence of human traits in the animal kingdom. The main characters introduced in the opening chapter are the titular Zweifüßler, two upright walking humans, and various animals who react to their presence, reflecting on the nature of their existence. The opening of the book establishes an idyllic natural setting filled with vibrant life and a variety of animals, each with distinct personalities. The narrative describes the unexpected arrival of two creatures that walk on two legs, which intrigues and confounds the forest animals, who debate their nature and purpose. As the Zweifüßler demonstrate their unique skills—such as healing a wounded dog—the animals shift from fear to curiosity. Their initial trepidation gives way to the animals' engagement with these new beings, showcasing the interplay between instinctual fear and the potential for coexistence, setting the stage for deeper explorations of societal dynamics as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Der Zweifüßler -- Libelle und Seerose -- Das Ding in viererlei Gestalt -- Das Unkraut -- Die Unsichtbaren -- Der Kuckuck -- Der Seestern -- Die Buche und die Eiche -- Der Ameisenhügel -- Die Korallen -- Eine unglaubliche Geschichte -- Der Wind -- Der gute Mann. Release date is 2022-04-21 Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Originally published: Germany: Franckh'sche Verlagshandlung, 1922 Animals -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction Nature -- Juvenile fiction Human beings -- Juvenile fiction PZ Germany: Franckh'sche Verlagshandlung, 1922 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67897 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67897 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134552.0 67897