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100 1 _aEckstein, Ernst,
_d1845-1900
245 1 0 _aHumoresken (Zweites Bändchen) :
_bWider den Strom. - Die Feuerspritze. - Eine Abendwanderung. - Der alte Schreiber.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
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 2015-07-07
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Humoresken (Zweites Bändchen)" by Ernst Eckstein is a collection of humorous short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The book appears to contain a blend of satire and vivid character sketches, with anecdotes that reflect on social and political themes of the time. The opening story features Jérôme Napoleon, King of Westphalia, as he navigates the trials and tribulations of his royal status, revealing both wit and vulnerability in his interactions with his librarian, Pigault-Lebrun. The beginning of the collection introduces the first story, "Wider den Strom," which offers a glimpse into the life of Jérôme Napoleon as he reflects on his position and the burdens of royalty. Set in the royal palace, Jérôme displays a mix of melancholy and humor while speaking with Pigault, who serves as both confidant and comic relief. Their conversation touches on personal grievances and the king’s complex relationship with his brother, Napoleon Bonaparte. This blend of serious themes with comedic undertones sets the tone for the tales that are to follow, promising readers a mix of levity and introspection as they explore the world of humor crafted by Eckstein. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGerman wit and humor
653 _aShort stories, German
653 _aGerman fiction -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49381
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