Selections From P. K. Rosegger's Waldheimat: With Introduction and Explanatory Notes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Peter Rosegger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332286207 ISBN 13: 9780332286204

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book delves into the life and works of a celebrated Austrian author, renowned for his captivating portrayals of rural life in the Styrian Alps. The author's upbringing in a humble peasant family and his experiences as a traveling tailor profoundly shaped his literary perspective. His intimate knowledge of the region's people and traditions is evident in his evocative descriptions of the natural world and the lives of the mountain folk. The book situates the author's work within the context of the 19th-century Dorfgeschichte, a genre focusing on village life and the experiences of ordinary people. Similar to other notable Dorfgeschichte writers, the author's strength lies in his ability to capture the essence of human nature through the lens of a specific community. His stories resonate with readers everywhere, revealing universal truths about love, loss, family, and community beneath the surface of their provincial setting. Exploring themes of human solidarity, faith, and the relationship between humanity and nature, the book offers a profound meditation on the complexities of rural existence. The author's keen observations and masterful storytelling illuminate the joys and sorrows, the struggles and triumphs of those living close to the land. Through his insightful portrayals, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the enduring values and timeless wisdom found in traditional ways of life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332286207
• ISBN 13: 9780332286204
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 115