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Harvard College Library: The Bequest of Evert Jansen Wendell (Class of 1882) of New York (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Introduce Jean Paul Richter to the English public, it seems to us that he was more than usually unsuccessful. The liter ary publics of the England and the Ger many of those days were very different, and perhaps the errors of taste, which each professed to find in the other, were not in truth wholly upon the side of John Bull. We feel, (with much deprecation of our own impudence in challenging such a compari son,) in a somewhat similar position, and dread in our more diflident moments a far colder reception and far greater depth of oblivion for our present attempt to render into English a good German story about strong drink. German humour is.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Delving into the depths of German literature, this book explores the tantalizing world of the wine-obsessed elite of Bremen. Emerging from the depths of history, the ghostly apparitions of twelve famed apostles of Rhenish wine emerge, regaling readers with tales of their past glories and contemporary revelries. The author masterfully weaves a tapestry of history, mythology, and humor, inviting readers to partake in the spirited conversations and indulge in the exquisite tastes that defined an era of wine-drenched indulgence. Through the lens of these spectral connoisseurs, this book offers a unique glimpse into the cultural significance of wine in German society and the enduring legacy of its most ardent devotees. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527630130_0
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