TY  - BOOK
AU  - Jerome,Jerome K.
TI  - The Love of Ulrich Nebendahl
AV  - PR 
PY  - 1997///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Short stories
KW  - Pastoral fiction
KW  - Villages -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 1997-04-01; Produced by Ron Burkey, Amy Thomte, and David Widger; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Love of Ulrich Nebendahl" by Jerome K. Jerome is a poignant novella written in the early 20th century. This work weaves together elements of romance and philosophical reflection set against the backdrop of war-torn Germany. At its core, it explores themes of love, duty, and the moral complexities surrounding relationships and patriotism.  The story follows Ulrich Nebendahl, a kindly wheelwright who grapples with the nature of love and his feelings for several women in his village. Guided by the village pastor, Ulrich contemplates his responsibilities as a man and the implications of choosing a partner. However, his journey is disrupted by the harsh realities of conflict, as he encounters a wounded French soldier during the war and ultimately discovers that his true love extends beyond romantic notions; it encompasses his entire village and its inhabitants. In a striking culmination, Ulrich sacrifices his life to protect the village he loves, and his act of bravery leads to posthumous recognition as a hero, embodying the profound message that true love can manifest in selfless sacrifice for others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -