The Hare Novel

Francis JammesProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.8

Word count: 54K words
Chapters: 6

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today. Der Hasenroman by Francis Jammes. Author: Jammes, Francis, 1868-1938, Language: German, Class: PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Release Date: Apr 6, 2012

Editor's review

This is the public-domain electronic edition of the German translation of Der Hasenroman (The Rabbit Novel), a novel by the French writer Francis Jammes, released by Project Gutenberg. Jammes is best known as a poet, and his prose often carries a lyrical, plain and rustic quality; this novel is likewise worth appreciating for its language and style. The edition's core value lies in its public-domain accessibility and the complete German translation, making it suitable as German reading material or as a supporting text for comparative literature study. In terms of reading context, it is better suited to readers with existing German ability doing close reading of the original (translation), or to those studying the reception of French literature in the German-speaking world. Note that this is a German translation, not the French original, and not a Chinese version, and that the electronic text lacks introduction and annotations, so readers must supply background on the author and work themselves. Overall, it is a literary resource for a specific readership rather than a popular general-audience book.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Language learners with intermediate German who want to improve their feel for the language through literature
Researchers of French literature or Jammes's work, and comparative literature readers interested in German translations
Literature lovers who enjoy lyrical, plain prose fiction and are willing to read public-domain electronic texts
German majors needing German-language texts for translation practice or textual analysis

Not a good fit for

General readers with no German who want a Chinese translation
Beginners expecting a full introduction, annotations and author chronology
Popular-fiction readers who prefer strong plots and fast pacing

Reading tips

First learn about Jammes's identity as a poet and his style, then read the translation; this makes it easier to appreciate the lyrical tone of his prose.
Proceed chapter by chapter and briefly retell each in German or Chinese to test comprehension and reinforce the language.
Readers interested in translation can mark characteristic expressions and later compare them with the French original to observe the translator's choices.
If using it for language study, closely read and recite passages describing nature to feel the rhythm and word choice.

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FAQ

Is this book the French original or a German translation?

The edition provided by Project Gutenberg is a German translation titled Der Hasenroman; the original author is the French writer Francis Jammes. The body is in German, so for the French original or a Chinese translation you need to find the corresponding edition separately.

What German level is needed to read it?

Intermediate German reading ability is recommended. This is a literary text with complex sentence structures and much descriptive language, and the electronic edition has no vocabulary notes, so beginners will find it burdensome. Use a dictionary, or read a Chinese translation first to grasp the plot before attempting the German.

Is Jammes primarily a poet?

Jammes is generally known to readers as a poet, and his work carries a plain, lyrical and rustic quality. This novel likewise reflects his attention to nature and daily life; as you read, note how his poetic language continues into prose narrative.

Does this electronic edition include annotations or an introduction?

Project Gutenberg public-domain eBooks generally provide only the work's text, without scholarly introduction, annotations or author chronology. Readers need to look up Jammes's life, creative background and related knowledge of French literature to understand the text more fully.

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About the author

Francis Jammes Author · French · 1868–1938

Francis Jammes (1868–1938) was a French poet and novelist, born in Tournay in the Hautes-Pyrénées and for most of his life a resident of the Pyrenean countryside. His poetry is plain and unadorned, celebrating everyday rural life and rejecting the obscurity of Symbolism, which gives it a distinctive place in modern French verse. His representative works include De l'Angélus de l'aube à l'Angélus du soir and La Tristesse des primevères. In 1905, under the influence of Claudel, he converted to Catholicism, after which his writing turned to religious themes, treating faith and rural experience in a simple, lucid language. The library holds five of his works, including Die Gebete der Demut, Der Hasenroman, Le poète et l'inspiration, Das Paradies: Geschichten und Betrachtungen, and Romance of the Rabbit, showing that he wrote poetry, fiction, and essays alike, with subjects centered on nature, country life, and religious contemplation. Public information is limited.