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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Here are three contrasting works from Theodor Storm's middle period-the 1870s. The title story is an affectionate portrayal of the vanishing world of the marionette theatre with its guild-dominated society of the traveling puppeteers and their gypsy-like way of life. The Village on the Moor"" is seen through an investigating lawyer's eyes, and is the case of a mysterious death out on the moor, the chief suspect being a girl of sinister aura with whom the young deceased was in love. Both these stories are translated into English for the first time. One of Storm's most moving stories, ""Renate,"" records the memories of an eighteenth-century Lutheran pastor and his love for a farmer's daughter who is persecuted by the local community for alleged witchcraft.""A great stylist and storyteller combined.""-Alan Sillitoe ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

neglected German master
The reasons for Theodor Storm's relative obscurity for English readers have always been a mystery to me. His novellas of poetic realism are gems of 19th century fiction, lyrical, beautifully written, full of psychological insight, and well-observed portraits of the northern German milieu in which he lived.

In Storm's stories, the central characters often seem prisoners of their circumstances and societal constraints, constraints that they might challenge, yet do not. Though written with ironic detachment, his stories often have a sharp edge of pain and loss and regret that produces deep pathos. It's hard to imagine the work of the young Thomas Mann without Storm's example.

"Paul the Puppeteer" might be thought of as artist's fable. It is an idyllic story of the vanishing world of the marionette theater. "Renate" is an historical novella where suspicion of witchcraft is an element. "The Village on the Moor" is a tale of the destructive effects of sexual passion. All of these stories are from Storm's mature phase, and two of them have never before been translated into English.

Denis Jackson has already given us two excellent volumes, with a translation of_Der Schimmelreiter_ (probably Storm's finest story), as well as several other works. Now, we get this volume, and it's every bit as good as the previous ones. The man has performed not only a service to Storm with these translations, but to all of us. I hope he goes on to translate all of Storm's major novellas.

Highly recommended.

The Husum News (Husumer Nachrichten) 17 April 2004



Husum News 17 April 2004


"Pole Poppenspäler" in the English Language

Denis Jackson has translated the Storm 'Classic'

A few days ago the Theodor Storm Society (in Husum, North Friesland, Germany) received a parcel from England. Contents: Storm's Novellen 'Paul the Puppeteer' along with 'Renate' and 'The Village on the Moor'. Translator: Denis Jackson.

The English 'Storm-fan' has yet again translated the works of the German Realist into his own language. After 'Schimmelreiter', 'Hans und Heinz Kirch', 'Immensee' and 'Eine Halligfahrt', now comes 'Renate', 'Draußen im Heidedorf' and Storm's most successful story for the young 'Pole Poppenspäler'. The special feature of this publication is that never before has 'Pole Poppenspäler' appeared in the English language, although it is one of the most well-known works of the Husum author.

The most familiar Theodor Storm Novellen in English are 'Immensee' and 'Der Schimmelreiter'. For some time the author has been well known to the majority of English and American students of the German language. His poetry and prose have been an integral part of the curriculum for many. That also applies to regions in the world where English is the first foreign language. Many there, who are interested in Germany, learn German through the texts of Theodor Storm, as is the case in India, China and above all in Japan.

Through Denis Jackson's fine and stylistically sensitive translations other readers, besides those competent in the German language, can now read the most acclaimed works of the leading figure of Poetic Realism. And Jackson's translations are equally distinguished by another factor: they contain notes that explain to the reader the distinctive regional and historical aspects of the work. Storm's descriptions of the specific North German landscape and the portrayal of its people are thereby made the more meaningful to a world-wide reading public.

The translator lives on the Isle of Wight and has been closely connected with the Theodor Storm Society in Husum for many years. Through his association with the Society he has develops links with many in the region who equally share his enthusiasm for the author. The new translation is also available in German bookshops.

The Husum News (Husumer Nachrichten) 17 April 2004

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

Product Description
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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In der Novelle erinnert sich ein älterer Herr an seine Kinder- und Jugendliebe, die letztlich unerfüllt blieb.

Die Hauptpersonen Reinhard Werner und Elisabeth (ohne Nachname) sind schon vom Kindesalter an eng befreundet. Der fünf Jahre ältere Reinhard begeistert Elisabeth durch Märchen, welche er für diese auf Zetteln festhält. Nebenbei besitzt Reinhard noch, ohne Wissen von Elisabeth, einen Pergamentband, in dem er seine Erlebnisse in Form von Gedichten festhält.

Schon in diesen jungen Jahren ist Reinhard sich bewusst, dass er sein ganzes Leben mit Elisabeth teilen möchte. Dieses kann auch weder durch eine neue Schule, noch durch neue Jungenfreundschaften geändert werden. Er eröffnet ihr sogar seinen Jugendtraum: Ein gemeinsames Leben in Indien, auf den sie, nach Zögern, im jungen Alter von fünf Jahren eingeht. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Literal translated from Old Low German
If someone who speaks modern German has problems with the translation it's because of dialect, high German or Low German and time period. Coming from a German family who came to America in the 1860s I learned a German language that is a bit different from modern German language. From what I have been told is that there is a lot of variation depending on which area of Germany the person comes from and when.Anyway, this little book is completely in English. It is literally translated from German but contains no German.

Immensee
A beautiful story, but the translation from the original language (german) is unbelievably poor.

Immensee
The only part of the book I read was Immensee, but it was enough - what a beautiful story.Nothing that followed could possibly have compared.The characters are crafted so wonderfully that it's impossible to not feel like you know them.Reinhard is particularly captivating, with his kindness, his wandering soul, and his enduring love for a girl he never manages to get.Watching him slowly be replaced in Elisabeth's life is painful - as painful as it is to observe his youth and vigor slowly slipping away.Geez - I read this stupid thing today, and even now it haunts me.

real easy
It's a really small book, about 35 pages, so I read it in one day (even with my poor German). I really would advice this book to anyone who needs a book for their literature list fast. ... Read more