| Author |
Fleuron, Svend, 1874-1966 |
| Translator |
Mann, Mathilde, 1859-1925 |
| Uniform Title |
Det tuder om natten. German
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| Title |
Strix: Die Geschichte eines Uhus
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Inka Weide, Louise Hope and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Strix: Die Geschichte eines Uhus" by Svend Fleuron is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the life of Strix, a powerful and majestic owl who prowls the woods, navigating the challenges posed by both nature and mankind. It captures the essence of the owl's existence in the forest, showcasing its role as a predator and mother as well as the encroaching threat from humanity. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Strix, a large, brown-feathered owl, as she resides within an old, hollow oak tree in a dense forest. The opening vividly describes her physical characteristics and hunting prowess, establishing her as a formidable predator. As she navigates her woodland home, the text reveals her interactions with other forest creatures, highlighting themes of survival and instinct. The atmosphere is rich with detail, depicting the beauty and danger of her surroundings, while foreshadowing the inevitable clash with human activity that becomes a central theme of the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children's literature
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| Subject |
Owls
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19530 |
| Release Date |
Oct 13, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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