Raabe, Wilhelm 1831-1910 creator Wooff, Michael text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "German Moonlight" by Wilhelm Raabe is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows a lawyer, who is also a father of three sons, as he embarks on a journey that intertwines the mundane aspects of civil service with the whimsical and often irrational realm of human emotions, epitomized by the titular German moon. The narrative explores themes related to sanity, the impact of nature on the human psyche, and the conflicts between prosaic duties and romantic ideals. The story unfolds on the island of Sylt, where the protagonist encounters Circuit Judge Löhnefinke, a man seemingly consumed by his fear of the moon. Through their interactions, Löhnefinke reveals his struggles with societal expectations and personal frustrations brought on by his poetic inclinations. As they navigate the moonlit landscape, they delve into the judge's past, discovering how he has become entangled in a web of inherited legacies and ideals that clash with his desires for self-expression. Ultimately, the novel serves as a reflection on the tension between reason and emotion, duty and passion, captured beautifully against the backdrop of the German moonlight. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-04-16 Produced by Michael Wooff, with German from the original text, and his own translation Original publication data not identified Short stories German fiction -- Translations into English PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32009 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32009 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133729.0 32009