Joseph in the Snow and the Clockmaker Vol. III
"Joseph in the Snow" is a novella by Berthold Auerbach, first published in 1840. The story follows Joseph, a young man who becomes embroiled in a romantic triangle with his friend's fiancée and a mysterious woman he meets in the snow. As the winter wears on, Joseph becomes increasingly obsessed with the woman, leading to a tragic confrontation. "The Clockmaker Vol. III" is a collection of short stories by Berthold Auerbach, first published in 1845. The volume includes tales of love, loss, and redemption, set against the backdrop of 19th-century German society. Through his characters' struggles and triumphs, Auerbach explores themes of morality, social class, and personal identity.
By Berthold Auerbach · First published 1845 · Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama · 18 chapters · 62,315 words
First lines
Next day Annele seemed quite satisfied again with Franzl -- she was such a capital servant, and Annele said: "I have not yet given you any thing, Franzl; do you prefer a gown or money? "
"I should like money best. "
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Berthold Auerbach
- Date: 1845 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama, Adventure, Classics
- Length: 62,315 words
- Structure: 18 chapters, 1,102 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book tells a story about the life of Joseph which is fictitious, thus making it part of the Fiction genre.
- Historical Fiction — The book features a setting in the historical past, involving situations and characters relevant to that period, making it part of the Historical Fiction genre.
- Drama — The conflict and struggles faced by the protagonist, Joseph, in the snow and his interactions with the clockmaker introduce elements of drama.
- Adventure — Joseph's experiences in snow and his journey represent adventurous elements, which place the book in the Adventure genre.
Tags
classic literature · German literature · short stories · Fairy tale · snow · winter · magic realism · absurdism · humor · irony · social commentary · critique of society
Contents
- THE FIRST NAIL KNOCKED IN, PEACE IN THE HOUSE, AND THE FIRST SUNDAY GUEST
- ANCIENT HEIRLOOMS ARE DISMISSED, AND A NEW TONE PREVAILS IN THE MORGENHALDE
- THE PENDULUMS SWING TOGETHER, BUT THE STRESS ON THE MAINSPRING IS SEVERE
- THE AXE IS PUT TO THE ROOT OF LIFE, AND TEARS ARE SHED
- EVERYTHING GONE
- A BEGGAR, AND MONEY SAVED
- ANOTHER WORLD
- THE THAW EXTENDS EVEN TO PETROWITSCH, BUT HE FREEZES AGAIN
- ANNELE THAWS ALSO, BUT FREEZES AGAIN
- A STORMY NIGHT
- A FRIEND IN NEED
- BURIED ALIVE
- A HEART TOUCHED
- VOICES FROM THE DEAD
- A PHALANX
- A PLANT GROWS UNDER THE SNOW
- SAVED
- ALL'S WELL