Tales from the German. Volume II.: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Tales from the German. Volume II.: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Tales from the German. Volume II. is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Velde, C. F. van der (Carl Franz) (1779–1824). The listed translation credits are Greene, Nathaniel (1797–1877).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Tales from the German. Volume II." by C. F. van der Velde is a collection of translated stories written in the early 19th century. This volume includes historical tales set against the backdrop of significant events like the Thirty Years War and the Reformation. The stories explore themes of faith, struggle, and human emotion through the lives of various characters, such as Katharine, a devoted mother, and the troubled book-keeper, Oswald Dorn, who grapple with the tumultuous times they live in. At the start of this volume, the narrative unfolds on Christmas Eve during the year 1628 in Schweidnitz, focusing on Katharine, the wife of merchant Fessel, as she prepares gifts for her family amidst the looming threat of religious conflict. The opening scene reveals her interactions with Oswald Dorn, who shares a somber outlook regarding the religious persecution growing in their region. As the story progresses, tensions rise with the impending arrival of troops that embody the dangers of the era, unveiling a tale rife with impending conflict, personal relationships, and the struggle to maintain faith and hope against adversity.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Tales from the German. Volume II.
- Author credits: Velde, C. F. van der (Carl Franz) (1779–1824)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Greene, Nathaniel (1797–1877)
Catalogue subjects
- German fiction -- Translations into English
Gutenberg collections
- Category: German Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Short Stories
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
