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100 1 _aPoritzky, J. E.
_q(Jakob Elias),
_d1876-1935
245 1 0 _aKulturhistorische Charakterbilder
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2025-03-16
505 0 _aChristoph Kolumbus -- Michelangelos Leben -- Galilei -- Die Jungfrau von Orleans -- Der Doktor Faust -- Goethe der Botaniker -- Goethe in Venedig -- Beethoven -- Der Erfinder Edison.
508 _aHans Theyer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Kulturhistorische Charakterbilder: Für die Jugend" by J. E. Poritzky is a collection of biographical sketches intended for a young audience, written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the lives of significant historical figures, starting with the explorations of Christopher Columbus, and is likely designed to inspire young readers by showcasing the character and contributions of these influential individuals. The opening of the book begins with a reflection on Columbus's famous discovery of the New World. Poritzky illustrates the moment Columbus hears “Land!” after a long voyage, pondering the explorer’s emotions and motivations—from dreams of wealth and power to a deeper spiritual and intellectual ambition. He acknowledges the Renaissance atmosphere that surrounded Columbus, filled with the zeitgeist of exploration and intellectual awakening, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human progress above mere material gain. Through vivid imagery and historical context, the text sets the stage for Columbus's significance as both a navigator and a complex figure shaped by the beliefs and aspirations of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cStuttgart: Loewes Verlag Ferdinand Carl, 1919
653 _aBiography -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75634
999 _c116359
_d116359