Ingeborg

Kellermann, Bernhard, 1879-1951Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.5

Word count: 354K words
Chapters: 36

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.Ingeborg by Bernhard KellermannAuthor: Kellermann, Bernhard, 1879-1951,Language: German, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: Sep 15, 2012

Editor's review

This novel, Ingeborg, is a full-length work by the German writer Bernhard Kellermann; the original German edition is released free of charge by Project Gutenberg. Kellermann was active in the early twentieth century, and his works often portray human fate and the social environment with a delicate touch—this book is no exception: the narrative, centered on the heroine of the same name, combines plot tension with psychological description, and serves as an accessible introduction to the style of German literature in its transitional period. A major advantage of the electronic edition is that it is available at no cost and can be opened directly on a computer, phone, or e-reader, making it especially suitable for self-learners who want to test their German reading ability against the original text, and for readers studying the transmission of editions in German literature. Note that this is the original German edition, with no Chinese translation or annotations, so a certain foundation in German is required; moreover, public-domain e-books are prepared by volunteers, and the typesetting may contain oversights—focus on the content rather than demanding perfection in layout. Readers can treat it as an immersive exercise in German narrative rather than a quick read for diversion.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Learners with intermediate to advanced German reading ability who want to read a novel in the original
Readers studying German literature of the late nineteenth to early twentieth century
People who prefer free public-domain e-books and are used to screen reading
Self-learners who want to build German stamina through a complete full-length novel

Not a good fit for

Readers with no German or only beginner-level German, for whom the original text is too difficult
Readers who need a Chinese translation or detailed annotations to aid comprehension
Collectors of paper books who prioritize refined typesetting and proofreading quality

Reading tips

Read the first two chapters first to get used to the author's sentence patterns and word choices, then decide on the pace for the rest
Keep a German dictionary or translation tool on hand; when encountering long sentences, first identify the main structure, then fill in the details
Read a fixed ten to fifteen pages a day, using notes to record character relationships and plot threads
After finishing, revisit key chapters to sort out the narrative structure of the protagonist's turning points

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is there a Chinese translation of this book?

According to available information, this is the original German e-book released by Project Gutenberg, and no Chinese translation is mentioned. If German reading is difficult, you can first use translation tools to aid comprehension, or look for other bilingual German literature readers as a stepping stone.

What is the typesetting quality of the electronic edition?

This is a public-domain e-book prepared by volunteers, focused on the text content; there may be inconsistent formatting or occasional transcription oversights. When reading, focus on the plot and the language itself, and do not hold it to the proofreading standards of a formally published book.

What level of German is needed to read it?

The novel is a complete full-length work, and its sentence patterns and vocabulary carry the characteristics of early twentieth-century German literature. At least intermediate to advanced reading ability is recommended, with the capacity to handle long sentences and literary expressions independently. Beginner readers can first read simplified readers or bilingual editions to build experience.

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Kellermann, Bernhard, 1879-1951 Author

Bernhard Kellermann (1879–1951) was a German-language writer about whose life little is publicly known in China, and available information remains limited. The library holds eight of his works, including Der Tunnel, Das Meer, Ingeborg, Der Tor, Der 9. November, Die Heiligen, Yester und Li, and Schwedenklees Erlebnis. These titles suggest that he wrote both novels and narrative works, with themes ranging from engineering and social imagination to the sea and nature, love and inner longing, and history and the changes of an era. His writing emphasizes plot development and the fate of his characters, with a clear style characteristic of early twentieth-century German fiction. Works such as Der Tunnel earned him a measure of influence and secured him a place in German literary history.