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100 1 _aOxenford, John,
_d1812-1877
245 1 0 _aTales from the German, Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-04-18
505 0 _aLibussa, by J. H. Musaeus [i.e. J. K. Musaeus] -- The criminal from lost honour, by Friedrich Schiller -- The cold heart, by Wilhelm Hauff -- The wonders in the Spessart, by Karl Immermann -- Nose, the dwarf, by W. Hauff -- Axel: a tale of the Thirty Years' War, by C. F. Van der Velde -- The sandman, by E. T. W. Hoffmann -- Michael Kohlhaas, by Heinrich von Kleist -- The Klausenburg, by Ludwig Tieck -- The moon, by Jean Paul Friedrich Richter -- The elementary spirit, by E. T. W. Hoffmann -- St. Cecilia; or, The power of music, by H. von Kleist -- The new Paris, by J. W. Goethe -- Ali and Gulhyndi, by A. Oehlenschlaeger -- Alamontade, by Heinrich Zschokke -- The Jesuits' church in G--, by E. T. W. Hoffmann -- The severed hand, by W. Hauff.
508 _aAl Haines, from scans obtained from Internet Archive.
520 _a"Tales from the German, Comprising Specimens from the Most Celebrated Authors" is a collection of translated short stories, likely written in the early 19th century. This compilation presents an assortment of celebrated German authors, introducing readers to various tales that combine both entertainment and depth. The collection emphasizes the value of short narratives that can deliver amusement while also offering some insights into life and human nature. The opening of the collection begins with an introduction that outlines the translators' intention to present a diverse range of captivating tales that exemplify German literary talent. Among the featured stories is "Libussa," by J.H. Musäus, which recounts the tale of a noble squire, Crocus, who, enchanted by a forest elf, dedicates his life to protecting her sacred oak tree from destruction. As the story unfolds, Crocus's journey leads him to wisdom, family, and, eventually, a significant role in the governance of his community, highlighting themes of love, duty, and the interplay between the mortal and magical worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
700 1 _aHauff, Wilhelm,
_d1802-1827
700 1 _aHoffmann, E. T. A.
_q(Ernst Theodor Amadeus),
_d1776-1822
700 1 _aImmermann, Karl Leberecht,
_d1796-1840
700 1 _aKleist, Heinrich von,
_d1777-1811
700 1 _aMusäus, Johann Karl August,
_d1735-1787
700 1 _aSchiller, Friedrich,
_d1759-1805
700 1 _aVelde, C. F. van der
_q(Carl Franz),
_d1779-1824
700 1 _aFeiling, C. A.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32046
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