Oxenford, John 1812-1877 creator Hauff, Wilhelm 1802-1827 Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus) 1776-1822 Immermann, Karl Leberecht 1796-1840 Kleist, Heinrich von 1777-1811 Musäus, Johann Karl August 1735-1787 Schiller, Friedrich 1759-1805 Velde, C. F. van der (Carl Franz) 1779-1824 Feiling, C. A. text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Tales from the German, Comprising Specimens from the Most Celebrated Authors" is a collection of translated short stories, likely written in the early 19th century. This compilation presents an assortment of celebrated German authors, introducing readers to various tales that combine both entertainment and depth. The collection emphasizes the value of short narratives that can deliver amusement while also offering some insights into life and human nature. The opening of the collection begins with an introduction that outlines the translators' intention to present a diverse range of captivating tales that exemplify German literary talent. Among the featured stories is "Libussa," by J.H. Musäus, which recounts the tale of a noble squire, Crocus, who, enchanted by a forest elf, dedicates his life to protecting her sacred oak tree from destruction. As the story unfolds, Crocus's journey leads him to wisdom, family, and, eventually, a significant role in the governance of his community, highlighting themes of love, duty, and the interplay between the mortal and magical worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Libussa, by J. H. Musaeus [i.e. J. K. Musaeus] -- The criminal from lost honour, by Friedrich Schiller -- The cold heart, by Wilhelm Hauff -- The wonders in the Spessart, by Karl Immermann -- Nose, the dwarf, by W. Hauff -- Axel: a tale of the Thirty Years' War, by C. F. Van der Velde -- The sandman, by E. T. W. Hoffmann -- Michael Kohlhaas, by Heinrich von Kleist -- The Klausenburg, by Ludwig Tieck -- The moon, by Jean Paul Friedrich Richter -- The elementary spirit, by E. T. W. Hoffmann -- St. Cecilia; or, The power of music, by H. von Kleist -- The new Paris, by J. W. Goethe -- Ali and Gulhyndi, by A. Oehlenschlaeger -- Alamontade, by Heinrich Zschokke -- The Jesuits' church in G--, by E. T. W. Hoffmann -- The severed hand, by W. Hauff. Release date is 2010-04-18 Al Haines, from scans obtained from Internet Archive. Original publication data not identified Short stories German fiction -- Translations into English PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32046 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32046 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133730.0 32046