Bunte Steine: Ein Festgeschenk by Adalbert Stifter
"Bunte Steine: Ein Festgeschenk" by Adalbert Stifter is a collection of reflective essays or stories written in the early 20th century. The narrative is infused with a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for nature, as the author shares memories from childhood regarding the collection of stones and other natural treasures. A prominent focus is on the joy found in simple pleasures and the reverence for the beauty of the natural world, whichStifter uses to connect with deeper themes of memory, loss, and reflection. At the start of this collection, the narrator, reflecting on his childhood, reminisces about the stones and treasures he used to collect. He describes various locations where he found intriguing stones, such as “Katzensilber” and “Taufstein,” and recalls how these objects sparked joy and wonder in his young imagination. The narrator's innocence and curiosity are presented as he fondly remembers the time spent outdoors, the familial relationships, particularly with his grandfather, and how he would engage with his surroundings. Additionally, he expresses a desire to pass on this collection of memories and experiences to future generations, suggesting that his reflections are not just personal, but meant to be shared and cherished. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stifter, Adalbert, 1805-1868 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bunte Steine: Ein Festgeschenk |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunte_Steine Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunte_Steine |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Granit -- Kalkstein -- Turmalin -- Bergkristall -- Katzensilber -- Bergmilch. |
| Credits | Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Daniel Kraft, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, German |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29553 |
| Release Date | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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