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100 1 _aVelde, C. F. van der
_q(Carl Franz),
_d1779-1824
245 1 0 _aTales from the German. Volume I.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-05-22
505 0 _aArwed Gyllenstierna: a tale of the early part of the eighteenth century.
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
520 _a"Tales from the German. Volume I" by C. F. van der Velde is a collection of translated tales written in the early 19th century. This work presents a series of narratives spun from the fabric of German literature, featuring stories rich in historical contexts and thematic depth. The tales aim to illustrate lesser-known aspects of German history with a style that is both accessible and engaging, appealing to a broad audience. The opening of the volume introduces a tale titled "Arwed Gyllenstierna," set in 1718 and revolving around the titular character, a young Swedish nobleman determined to join the military campaign against Norway. The narrative quickly establishes a conflict between Arwed and his father, Nils Count Gyllenstierna, who vehemently opposes the war due to the king's reckless leadership. The father-son dynamic is marked by tension over duty, honor, and familial loyalty, as Arwed’s youthful enthusiasm clashes with his father’s caution. Meanwhile, Arwed harbors a romantic interest in Georgina, the daughter of Baron von Goertz, which adds a layer of personal stakes to the political and military turmoil surrounding them. The intricate interplay of personal ambition, familial bonds, and nationalistic fervor sets the stage for a rich and dramatic narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
700 1 _aGreene, Nathaniel,
_d1797-1877
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32478
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