List Of Books Die kleine Hexe
Title | : | Die kleine Hexe |
Author | : | Otfried Preußler |
Book Format | : | Hardcover |
Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 127 pages |
Published | : | January 31st 1957 by Thienemann (first published 1957) |
Categories | : | Childrens. Fantasy. European Literature. German Literature. Classics |
Otfried Preußler
Hardcover | Pages: 127 pages Rating: 4.19 | 8829 Users | 194 Reviews
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- Hello Manny, do you recognize me? - No, who are you? - Come on. - No idea. - I'm your subconscious. - Oh... right. It's true, you did look familiar. Well, what've you been doing? - Thinking about sex, mostly. Let me tell you my latest fantasy. There's-- - Subconscious, this is not an appropriate time! People are listening! Have you no sense of shame? - No. - Okay... I guess you wouldn't. So, uh, what else have you been doing? Read anything recently? - Same as you, Manny, same as you. - What did you think of Die kleine Hexe? - What did you think of it, Manny? - Oh, I don't know. It improved my German. I thought it was a bit girly, to be honest. - But what did you think it was about? - Nothing much. A cute story about a kind witch who decides to be different and go around helping people. - Honestly, Manny. You really thought that was what it was about? - Well, what else? And don't say sex. - I wasn't going to. - Alright, Subconscious, what's your theory then? Since you're obviously dying to tell me. - It's about the Third Reich. - Jesus Christ, Subby, every time we read a book in German you tell me it's about the Third Reich. You said the German translation of The Little Prince was about the Third Reich. - But this one really is! - Look, 45 people on Goodreads have reviewed this book, and not one of them has even hinted at connections with the Third Reich. - Okay, let's walk you through it. The heroine of the book is a witch who lives with a raven called Abraxas. Now who is he? - Her familiar? - Yes, yes, but what does he represent? Think Pinocchio, Manny. - Oh, er, right. Jiminy Cricket. The raven's always giving her moral advice. He's her conscience. - Pretty slow today, Manny. And what happens when the witch takes her conscience's advice? - Well... she gets in a lot of trouble. It turns out that in witch society you're supposed to be evil. So someone who acts morally is in fact a very bad witch. - Now Manny, where and when was this book written? - Germany, 1957. - And had anything recently happened there that might remind you of the witch society? - Ah... well... look, I see where you're going, but I don't buy it. Too much of a stretch. - Have it your own way, Manny, have it your own way. I can show you the facts, but I can't make you believe them. - Look, Subconscious, can we talk about something else? - Absolutely! Let's get back to my fantasy. There's these two hot girls...Mention Books In Pursuance Of Die kleine Hexe
Original Title: | Die Kleine Hexe |
ISBN: | 352210580X (ISBN13: 9783522105804) |
Edition Language: | German |
Rating Of Books Die kleine Hexe
Ratings: 4.19 From 8829 Users | 194 ReviewsCrit Of Books Die kleine Hexe
The little witch in the story is one hundred and twenty-seven years old... a mere youngster in that species. She lives alone in a witch's house in the middle of the wood with her talking pet raven Abraxas. Every year the older witches, on Walpurgis Night, gather to dance the night away on Brocken Mountain. It's a huge celebration for witches all across the land. Little witch is far too young to attend so she decides to sneak in anyway and join in on the frivolity. She is exposed by her evil auntA quick read - interesting story with unexpected twists.
interesting, in some parts quite brutal, but good read.
I finished reading this year's first book "The Little Witch" in English. The book is for children written by my favorite German author, Tfried Preussler. It is interesting, but I cannot find his any books in foreign publishers. So, I bought it from a Japanese publisher. I have a memory about the book.When I was a college student, I had been learning German as my third language for two years. I already forgot it since I have not used the language after graduation. However, while I had been
A charming and simple story that my 8 year olds found captivating. Like many classic works, some of it feels dated (obviously) in terms of cultural references. Still though, a sweet little book where a good little witch performs tricks and spells to make the lives of various villagers improve.
This was one of my favorite books as a child. And it's still fantastic.
Really cute story about a witch who wants nothing more than to dance with the older witches on Walpurgisnacht. She has to prove that she is worthy of it, so for a whole year we follow the witch as she does her best to be good and learn more witchcraft. Very different ending from what I envisioned and perhaps not the best for children, but I still enjoyed it.
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