In Dingsda

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 121K words
Chapters: 13

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.In Dingsda by Johannes SchlafAuthor: ,Language: German, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: May 12, 2012

Editor's review

This book is a public-domain electronic edition of the novel In Dingsda by the German writer Johannes Schlaf, prepared and released by Project Gutenberg. As a German literary work, it falls within the field of Germanic-language literary studies; it is suitable as extensive reading material for German learners at an advanced stage, and for readers interested in German literature of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The advantage of the Project Gutenberg edition is that it is free, clearly typeset, and easy to read and search on electronic devices. A caution: this edition is the original German, with no Chinese notes or translation, so readers need some German reading ability. In addition, the Project Gutenberg entry itself is fairly brief, so readers may want to look up background on the author and work beforehand to better understand the context. For literary researchers, this edition can serve as one reference text of the original; for general readers, it is more like a small window onto the world of German literature.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Language learners with intermediate or higher German reading ability
Scholars and students of German literature or Germanic-language literature
Literary readers interested in late-nineteenth-century German fiction
Readers used to public-domain e-books who like free resources

Not a good fit for

Readers without German who hope to read a Chinese translation
Beginning readers who need detailed notes or an introduction
Readers who prefer contemporary bestsellers or fast-paced narratives

Reading tips

Look up the author Schlaf's life and creative background before starting the text.
Prepare a German dictionary or translation tool; mark unfamiliar words first and look them up together later.
Read chapter by chapter and take brief notes, tracing characters and plot lines.
For language study, choose passages for close reading and reading aloud.

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Is this book in Chinese or German?

The text is in the original German. Project Gutenberg collects works in their original language, and this entry provides no Chinese translation, so reading requires some German ability.

What is the difference between the Project Gutenberg edition and an ordinary publication?

The Project Gutenberg edition is a free public-domain e-book, proofread by volunteers and easy to read and search on electronic devices. It usually lacks the introduction, notes, or afterword of a modern publisher, and the content is mainly the original text.

Can I read this book without any German?

Not really recommended. The book is in the original German with no Chinese notes, and readers with no German will find it very hard going. If the work interests you, look for a Chinese translation or a bilingual edition as a stepping stone.

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