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Synopsis
The German Library is a new series of the major works of German literature and thought from medieval times to the present. The volumes have forewords by internationally known writers and introductions by prominent scholars. Here the English-speaking reader can find the broadest possible collection of poetic and intellectual achievements in new as well as great classic translations. Convenient and accessible in format, the volumes of The German Library will form the core of any growing library of European literature for years to come.
Table of Contents
Foreword: John Gardner
Introduction: Gordon Birrell JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHEFairy Tale
Translated by Robert M. Browning LUDWIG TIECKFair-haired Eckbert
Translated by Thomas Carlyle and revised bg the editors WILHELM HEINRICH WACKENRODERA Wondrous Oriental Fairy Tale of a Naked Saint
Translated by Robert M. Browning NOVALISKlingsohr's Tale
Translated by Gordon Birrell NOVALISHyacinth and Rosebud
Translated by Gordon Birell LUDWIG TIECKThe Runenberg
Translated by Robert M. Browning JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHEThe New Melusina
Translated by Jean S. Untermeyer and revised by Robert M. Browning E.T.A. HOFFMANNThe History of Krakatuk
Translated by William Makepeace Thackeray JOSEPH, FREIHERR VON EICHENDORFFThe Marble Statue
Translated by Frank G. Ryder CLEMENS BRENTANOThe Tale of the Myrtle-Girl
Translated by Derek Bowman WILHELM HAUFFThe Cold Heart
Translated by Robert M. Browning EDUARD MÖRIKEThe Story of Beautiful Lau
Translated by Derek Bowman THEODOR STORMHinzelmeier. A Thoughtful Story
Translated by Frank G. Ryder THEODOR STORMBulemann's House
Translated by Robert M. Browning HUGO VON HOFMANNSTHALThe Tale of the 672nd Night
Translated by Frank G. Ryder FRANZ KAFKAJackals and Arabs
Translated by Willa and Edwin Muir Biographical Notes: Frank G. Ryder