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100 1 _aFischer, Friedrich Christoph Jonathan,
_d1750-1797
245 1 0 _aÜber die Probenächte der teutschen Bauermädchen
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
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-09-30
520 _a"Über die Probenächte der teutschen Bauermädchen" by Fischer is a scholarly work written in the late 18th century. The book explores the customs of rural German girls, particularly focusing on the pre-marital practice of "Probenächte," or trial nights, where couples could experience physical intimacy before officially marrying. Through an analysis of historical and cultural practices, the author seeks to illustrate the nuances and intentions behind these customs. The opening of the work introduces the central theme of "Probenächte," emphasizing its occurrence in rural Germany, especially in the Swabian region. The text describes how young women bestow certain freedoms upon their suitors long before the marriage ceremony, contrary to the common perception of recklessness. The rituals surrounding these nights are steeped in tradition, where male suitors navigate strict dos and don'ts, often involving visits through roof windows, creating a blend of romantic daring and social decorum. The author prepares to delve into the sociocultural implications of these traditions while presenting historical anecdotes and comparative analysis with practices in other cultures and eras. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWomen -- Germany -- Early works to 1800
653 _aGermany -- Social life and customs -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50101
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