by Parke Godwin
First published 2018
This collection brings Heinrich Zschokke's German stories to English audiences through Parke Godwin's translations. The two-volume set preserves the original work's integrity while making these culturally significant tales accessible to American readers. Godwin maintains fidelity to Zschokke's source material, reproducing the stories as faithfully as possible from the German originals. The collection represents an important piece of literary preservation, capturing stories that scholars consider vital to our understanding of German literature and culture. As a historical reproduction, the text includes original copyright notices, library markings, and institutional stamps from major libraries worldwide where these works were preserved. Some pages may show signs of age or wear from the original artifacts. The work exists in the public domain within the United States, allowing free distribution and copying. This translation effort represents part of a broader scholarly mission to preserve and share important literary works across cultural and linguistic boundaries.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century
Vibes: cultural, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: cultural-exchange, literary-legacy
Setting: Germany, United States
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
500 pages · Paperback · Palala Press