Hansi by Ida Frohnmeyer

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Author Frohnmeyer, Ida, 1882-1968
Title Hansi
Credits E-text prepared by Norbert H. Langkau, Ralph Janke, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Hansi" by Ida Frohnmeyer is a collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the experiences of a young boy named Hansi, highlighting themes of childhood, solitude, and the innocence of play in the face of emotional challenges. Through a series of adventures, Hansi navigates his feelings of loneliness and longing for connection, illustrating the inner world of a child’s imagination. In the stories, Hansi grapples with his new life at a boarding school, contrasting it with joyful memories of his early childhood in a warm, sunny land. He struggles with feelings of isolation as he watches other boys form bonds and engage in play. Despite being teased and feeling out of place, Hansi finds solace in music, nature, and his fantasies. The story also touches on Hansi's relationship with his family, the joy of receiving a baby sister, and his love for a small Christmas tree, symbolizing hope and joy amidst the coldness of winter and loneliness. Ultimately, "Hansi" paints a tender portrait of childhood, exploring themes of belonging, the power of imagination, and the simple joys that can be found even in solitude. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's literature
Category Text
EBook-No. 19971
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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