Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces;: or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel.: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces;: or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel.: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces;: or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Jean Paul (1763–1825). The listed translation credits are Ewing, A. (Alexander) (1830–1895).
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"Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" by Jean Paul is a German Romantic novel published between 1796 and 1797. The story follows Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkäs, a public defender trapped in an unhappy marriage. When he consults his friend Leibgeber—who is actually his Doppelgänger—he receives radical advice: fake his own death to escape his miserable life. This darkly comedic tale blends satire with psychological depth, exploring the torn sensibilities of a man seeking both philosophical honesty and peace of soul in a stifling provincial world.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces;: or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel.
- Author credits: Jean Paul (1763–1825)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Ewing, A. (Alexander) (1830–1895)
Catalogue subjects
- German fiction -- Translations into English
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- Category: German Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
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