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100 1 _aAuerbach, Berthold,
_d1812-1882
245 1 0 _aChristian Gellert's Last Christmas :
_bFrom "German Tales" Published by the American Publishers' Corporation
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-09-18
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Christian Gellert's Last Christmas" by Berthold Auerbach is a narrative fiction piece written in the mid-19th century. Set in the historical backdrop of 1768 in Leipzig, the story centers on Christian Furchtegott Gellert, a beloved poet and moralist. The book explores themes of humility, the impact of personal sacrifice, and the profound connections between a celebrated academic and ordinary individuals whom he inspires. The plot follows Gellert in the days leading up to Christmas, highlighting his interactions with students and friends while grappling with his own feelings of inadequacy and melancholy. As he prepares for what he senses may be his final Christmas, a humble woodcutter named Christopher seeks out Gellert to express his gratitude for the poet’s uplifting moral teachings. Through an act of kindness—delivering a load of firewood—Christopher finds joy and purpose, reflecting the mutual influence between their lives. The narrative culminates in a touching exchange that solidifies Gellert's legacy of compassion and the warmth of human connection. The story ends with Gellert's peaceful passing, leaving a lasting impression on those he touched, including Christopher, who resolves to honor Gellert's ideals in his own life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristmas stories
653 _aGellert, Christian Fürchtegott, 1715-1769
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22665
999 _c63782
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