Excerpt from Woodbury's Elementary German Reader: Consisting of Selections in Prose and Poetry Chiefly From Standard German Writers; With a Full Vocabulary, Copious Reference to the Author's German Grammars, and a Series of Explanatory Notes; Designed for Schools, Colleges and Private Students
In the selection of the matter great care has been taken. Every piece, however short, has been chosen with special reference to its moral and intellectual bearing. We have gone, as will be seen, to the best sources. Accordingly, the book will be found to embrace much that is rich and rare amply repaying in the excellence of its style and matter all the labor expended in its perusal.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the profound impact of man's language on the formation and preservation of ideas, with particular focus on German language and literature. The author presents a rigorous inquiry into the remarkable role German has played throughout history in cultivating expressions of faith, morality, and imaginative thought, considering linguistic evolution, historical events, and major literary works. While recognizing the powerful effect of Christianity on the German language, the author does not shy away from examining the influence of language on the very nature of belief. By delving into the works of luminaries like Goethe and Schiller, the author uncovers profound connections between language and the human condition, illuminating the essential relationship between how we communicate and how we experience the world around us. Ultimately, this book offers a fresh perspective on the transformative power of language, showcasing the enduring importance of German as a vehicle for shaping and transmitting human thought. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780331480023_0
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