TY  - BOOK
AU  - Harbaugh,Henry
AU  - Bausman,Benjamin
TI  - Harbaugh's Harfe: Gedichte in Pennsylvanisch-Deutscher Mundart
AV  - PF 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Pennsylvania German dialect -- Texts
KW  - Pennsylvania Dutch -- Poetry
N1  - Release date is 2016-03-15; Produced by Jan-Fabian Humann and the Online Distributed
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N2  - "Harbaugh's Harfe: Gedichte in Pennsylvanisch-Deutscher Mundart" by Henry Harbaugh is a collection of poems written in the dialect of Pennsylvania German during the late 19th century. This work reflects the life, culture, and sentiments of the Pennsylvania German community, encapsulating themes of home, family, and nostalgia. Harbaugh, a prominent figure in the Reformed Church, used these poems to convey the emotional resonance of rural and family life in a manner that resonates deeply with his audience.  The opening of the collection sets the stage by establishing the background of Heinrich Harbaugh, highlighting his life story and influences that shaped his poetry. It introduces the reader to a heartfelt narrative that blends personal memories with cultural reflections, showcasing the significance of community and family ties through the lens of poignant imagery and experiences drawn from his own childhood. The initial poems focus on familiar themes such as the old schoolhouse, hearth fires, and feelings of homesickness, painting a vivid picture of a way of life that is cherished and deeply missed. Overall, the beginning of this work invites readers into a nostalgic world where every verse echoes with the simplicity and richness of Pennsylvania German life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51467
ER  -