Hans Huckebein by Wilhelm Busch
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Busch, Wilhelm, 1832-1908
German
"Hans Huckebein" by Wilhelm Busch is a collection of humorous poetry written in the late 19th century. This book features playful verses centered around the character Hans Huckebein, a mischievous raven, and his interactions with a young boy named Fritz, along with other lively characters. It exemplifies Busch's wit and penchant for satire, delving...
comical scenario. In the first story, "Hans Huckebein, der Unglücksrabe," the raven causes chaos in his attempts to befriend Fritz, leading to a series of misadventures that disrupt Aunt Lotte's home. The second part, "Das Pusterohr," humorously depicts an encounter between Herr Bartelmann and a young boy named Franz, who mischieffully uses a blowgun to irritate the former. Finally, "Das Bad am Samstag Abend" portrays the sibling antics of Fritz and his brother Franz during their bath time, culminating in a chaotic and funny scene. Throughout the book, Busch effectively combines lighthearted narratives with underlying morals, all while entertaining the reader with his playful rhymes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Jennifer Moore
4 months agoFrom the very first page, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. One of the best books I've read this year.
Jennifer Brown
5 months agoOnce I started reading, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. A solid resource I will return to often.
Carol Brown
4 months agoWithout a doubt, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. Truly inspiring.
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Sandra White
3 weeks agoI stumbled upon this by accident and it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. I will be reading more from this author.