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100 1 _aJanvier, Thomas A.
_q(Thomas Allibone),
_d1849-1913
245 1 2 _aA Romance of Tompkins Square :
_b1891
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-12-10
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"A Romance of Tompkins Square" by Thomas A. Janvier is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book presents a touching story of ambition, love, and redemption set against the backdrop of a New York neighborhood's vibrant life. The narrative revolves primarily around Gottlieb Brekel, a German baker yearning to recreate the perfect lebkuchen, a type of German gingerbread, while navigating personal tragedy and familial bonds. The plot follows Gottlieb as he grapples with the loss of his wife and the challenge of raising his daughter, Minna, while pursuing his dream of baking exceptional lebkuchen. Over the years, his attempts yield little success, leading him to an act of desperation—stealing a recipe from his talented assistant, Hans. This act of betrayal triggers a series of events that ultimately confront him with his actions and forces him to seek redemption. As the narrative unfolds, it explores themes of love, guilt, and the healing power of family, culminating in a resolution that emphasizes the importance of integrity and the connections between the characters. The book is rich with the emotional nuances of immigrant life and the struggles of the human spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
700 1 _aSmedley, W. T.
_q(William Thomas),
_d1858-1920
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23808
999 _c64840
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