02311cam a22003253u 4500 5592 UtSlPG 20260610133141.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 The Complete Short Works of Georg Ebers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-11-15 In the Blue Pike -- A question -- The elixir -- The Greylock: a fairy tale -- The nuts: A Christmas story for my children and grandchildren. Produced by David Widger "The Complete Short Works of Georg Ebers" by Georg Ebers is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The initial tale, "In the Blue Pike," introduces readers to a vivid and bustling tavern scene where a mix of social classes is present, foreshadowing a narrative that intertwines themes of love, societal norms, and personal struggle. At the start of "In the Blue Pike," the atmosphere is charged with tension as characters grapple with hidden identities and past connections. The story opens with a confrontation involving Cyriax, a man who has suffered a fate inflicted by the Nuremberg magistrates, and his wife Gitta, who is protective of him. As various guests arrive at the tavern—among them, the young and aristocratic Lienhard Groland—significant backstories are introduced, particularly that of Kuni, a sickly girl who harbors feelings for Lienhard based on a past encounter. The narrative sets the stage for a rich exploration of intersecting lives, as Kuni's longing for connection collides with her current marginalized existence, and hints at themes of fate and redemption that will unfold in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified German fiction -- Translations into English Safford, Mary J. (Mary Joanna), 1842-1916 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5592 47623 47623