At the Wild Man

Raabe, Wilhelm, 1831-1910Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.9

Word count: 182K words
Chapters: 19

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.Zum wilden Mann by Wilhelm RaabeAuthor: Raabe, Wilhelm, 1831-1910,Language: German, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: Jul 23, 2007

Editor's review

This is a novel by Wilhelm Raabe worth the attention of Chinese readers, from Project Gutenberg's German public-domain collection. Raabe was one of the representative German realist writers of the nineteenth century; his works often mirror the changes of the era through ordinary people and events, in a restrained and somewhat ironic tone. Zum wilden Mann centers on small-town and family life, with finely drawn relationships and psychology, and suits readers who want to feel the rhythm of German realist narrative in the original. The electronic edition is easy to search and read in comparison, and works as supplementary material for German literature courses. Note that this is the German original, not a translation, and a public-domain reset ebook without a modern introduction or notes; first-time readers should use a dictionary or consult relevant literary history. Overall, its value lies in offering the original text of a lesser-translated work by an important German writer, suited to literature lovers with German who are willing to read slowly and savor it.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Learners with intermediate to advanced German who want to read novels in the original
Readers interested in nineteenth-century German realist literature
University teachers and students needing supplementary texts for German literature courses
Readers who enjoy narratives of small-town life and psychological portrayal

Not a good fit for

Readers with no German at all who need a Chinese translation
Beginners hoping for an edition with detailed notes and an introduction
Readers who prefer fast-paced plots and strong dramatic conflict

Reading tips

Look up Raabe's life and the background of German realism before starting the text.
Keep a German dictionary at hand, mark long sentences and dialect-colored expressions, and read closely chapter by chapter.
Read alongside the author's shorter fiction to appreciate his irony and restraint.
After finishing, retell the main character relationships in Chinese to check your understanding.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this a Chinese translation or the German original?

According to the Project Gutenberg record, the book's language is German; it is a German-language original ebook, not a Chinese translation. Chinese readers need some German reading ability, or should use a dictionary and supporting materials.

What are the features of the Project Gutenberg edition?

Project Gutenberg provides free public-domain ebooks, editions aimed mainly at accessibility and searchability, usually without modern scholarly introductions, notes, or uniform typesetting. Readers should supplement background material themselves and note possible typesetting differences in the electronic text.

Can I read it without any German?

Direct reading is not advisable. This is the German original, and it lacks notes, so it is quite difficult for absolute beginners. If you are interested in Raabe, look for a Chinese translation or introductory material first, then consider reading the original in comparison.

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About the author

Raabe, Wilhelm, 1831-1910 Author

Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) was a nineteenth-century German novelist, with fourteen of his works held in this collection. His output spans novels and shorter narratives, often centering on personal growth, family change, and provincial memory: Alte Nester: Zwei Bücher Lebensgeschichten links two life stories across generations, while Zum wilden Mann portrays ordinary people through everyday settings. Raabe's narrative tone combines realism with introspection, and he frequently uses gentle humor and delicate psychological portrayal to show characters holding fast and adjusting amid changing times; shorter pieces such as Die Innerste: Erzählung and Höxter und Corvey: Erzählung continue this manner. The collection classifies his works under inspirational growth, reflecting his attention to individual cultivation and the course of life. Public information is limited, and details of his biography and place in literary history await further verification.