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100 1 _aKeller, Gottfried,
_d1819-1890
245 1 0 _aSeldwyla Folks: Three Singular Tales
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
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-11-29
505 0 _aThree decent combmakers -- Dietegen -- Romeo and Juliet of the village.
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
520 _a"Seldwyla Folks: Three Singular Tales" by Gottfried Keller is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century, which showcases the author's dexterity in narrative and character development. Set in the fictional town of Seldwyla, the book delves into the lives of its inhabitants, highlighting their peculiarities and the comedic dichotomies of human nature. The stories present a blend of humor, social commentary, and irony, woven into the fabric of everyday life in a quaint but somewhat stagnant society. The opening of the collection introduces the story of three decent combmakers who, despite their respectable nature, become embroiled in a silent competition for both their livelihood and the affections of Zues Buenzlin, a local maiden. Each combmaker is portrayed with quirks that define their interactions and personal ambitions, but they also reflect broader themes of economy, competition, and societal expectations. The narrative sets the stage for their interconnected lives, as they navigate issues of pride, jealousy, and the pursuit of happiness, all while maintaining a façade of amicability. As the tension mounts, the dynamics of their relationships spotlight Keller’s keen insights into human behavior, emphasizing the absurdities that arise in the quest for love and self-worth within a rigid societal structure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSwitzerland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
700 1 _aSchierbrand, Wolf von,
_d1851-1920
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34505
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