Aus dem Matrosenleben by Friedrich Gerstäcker
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About this eBook
| Author | Gerstäcker, Friedrich, 1816-1872 |
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| Title | Aus dem Matrosenleben |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Aus dem Matrosenleben" by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the life and experiences of sailors, particularly focusing on the character of Jean and his companions as they navigate the challenges of ship life and the allure of freedom on land. The book presents a vivid depiction of their interactions, motivations, and the struggles of a sailor's existence. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Captain Oilytt and his ship, the Boreas, as they prepare to set sail from Sydney. The opening scenes unfold aboard the ship, where different crew members are engaged in their tasks, and the atmosphere is tense with whispers of potential desertion. As Jean and his fellow sailors contemplate escaping the clutches of their maritime obligations, the characters are depicted engaging in conversations that reveal their desires and fears. This sets up an intriguing narrative about crew dynamics, the temptation of life on land, and the sacrifices required to pursue freedom. The book’s opening hints at a mixture of camaraderie and peril, promising a gripping tale of adventure and personal conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Australia -- Gold discoveries -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43913 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 30 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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