The Little Barefoot

Name: The Little Barefoot
Author: Berthold Auerbach

A novel by Berthold Auerbach. Set in the late 18th century, it follows the story of a young girl named Liesel who is sent to live with her estranged grandmother after her mother's death. The novel explores themes of family, love, and the struggles of growing up.

By Berthold Auerbach · First published 1872 · Genre: Fiction, Literature, Romanticism · 20 chapters · 74,863 words

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Early in the morning of an autumnal day, when the morning mist lay upon the ground, two children, a boy and a girl of six and seven years old, went hand in hand through the back, or garden path, out of the village. The girl appeared the oldest, and carried slate, books, and a writing-book under her arm; the boy had the same in a gray linen satchel, which was slung over his shoulder. The girl wore a cap of white drill that reached only to the forehead, and made the full arch of her brow the more conspicuous. The boy was bareheaded. The footstep of the boy only could be heard, for he had strong shoes on his feet; but the girl was barefoot. Where the path permitted, the children went close together; but, when the hedges made it too narrow, the girl always went first.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Berthold Auerbach
Date: 1872 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Literature, Romanticism, Young Adult, Adventure
Length: 74,863 words
Structure: 20 chapters, 1,237 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Fiction — The novel falls under broader Fiction as it contains imaginary events and people
Literature — The book contains substantial depth, exploring themes of love, life, and growth, and thus can be considered Literature
Romanticism — The novel has elements of Romanticism as it emphasizes emotion and individualism as well as appreciation of nature
Young Adult — The book contains themes and experiences that can resonate with young adults and is written in a style that is accessible to them