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100 1 _aCarlyle, Thomas,
_d1795-1881
245 1 0 _aTranslations from the German (Vol 3 of 3): Tales by Musæus, Tieck, Richter
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
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 2012-02-06
505 0 _aMusæus: Dumb love, Libussa, Melechsala. Tieck: The fair-haired Eckbert. The trusty Eckart. The Runenberg. The elves. The goblet. Richter: Schmelzle's journey to Flætz. Life of Quintus Fixlein.
508 _aProduced by Thierry Alberto, Henry Craig, Leonard Johnson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3): Tales by Musæus, Tieck, Richter" by Thomas Carlyle is a collection of German tales that captures the essence of storytelling from the early 19th century. The volume features narratives that blend elements of fantasy, morality, and human experience, showcasing characters such as the wealthy merchant Melchior and his son Franz, who navigate love, loss, and the consequences of extravagance. The tales present a rich tapestry of emotions and circumstances, inviting readers into a world where decision-making significantly impacts one's fate. At the start of this volume, the story "Dumb Love" unfolds the life of Melchior, a prosperous Bremen merchant known for his ostentation, who ultimately succumbs to the perils of greed and excess. Upon his death, Melchior leaves his heir Franz in possession of a failing fortune. Franz, initially reveling in his newfound wealth, soon finds himself drawn to the enchanting Meta, the daughter of a hardworking neighbor, all while spiraling into debt and despair as he wrestles with the consequences of his wasteful lifestyle. As the plot progresses, themes of redemption and the complexities of love emerge, with Franz's character evolving against the backdrop of his financial collapse and romantic pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
700 1 _aJean Paul,
_d1763-1825
700 1 _aMusäus, Johann Karl August,
_d1735-1787
700 1 _aTieck, Ludwig,
_d1773-1853
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38779
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