02564cam a22003373u 4500 48127 UtSlPG 20260610134115.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PZ Siebe, Josephine, 1870-1941 Deutsche Jugend in schwerer Zeit: Erzählung für die Jugend : Dritte Auflage Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-02-01 E-text prepared by Norbert H. Langkau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Deutsche Jugend in schwerer Zeit: Erzählung für die Jugend" by Josephine Siebe is a historical narrative written in the early 19th century. The story takes place in a time of turmoil during the Napoleonic Wars, focusing on the experiences of a group of young characters as they navigate the difficulties and moral dilemmas posed by the war. The main characters include Friederike von Seeheim, the matriarch of the household, her children, and their friends, with a particular emphasis on the tensions between loyalty to family and country amid the chaos of war. The opening of the narrative sets a tranquil scene in the Herrenhaus zu Kloningken, contrasting the peaceful domestic life with the brewing storm of conflict outside. The household is introduced to us through its inhabitants, including the serious matriarch, Friederike, her playful children, and their friends who are oblivious to the encroaching dangers. As the chapter unfolds, we witness the family's routine disrupted by news of approaching French troops, igniting a mix of fear and defiance. The narrative hints at the moral complexities that will arise, particularly as it introduces themes of national identity, loyalty, and the harsh realities of war, setting the stage for the characters' growth and the choices they must make in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Germany (East) -- Juvenile fiction Leipzig, Battle of, Leipzig, Germany, 1813 -- Juvenile fiction Liebermann, Ernst, 1869-1960 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48127 88966 88966