Gabrielens Spitzen: Zwei Novellen by Grethe Auer

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By Riley Zhang Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Early Education
Auer, Grethe, 1871-1940 Auer, Grethe, 1871-1940
German
"Gabrielens Spitzen: Zwei Novellen" by Grethe Auer is a collection of two novellas written in the early 20th century. The first novella introduces Gabriele, the daughter of a clerk, who lives in a cultured town in the early 18th century. Gabriele is a talented lace maker, admired by the upper-class women of her city for her artistic creations, and ...
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wealthy councilor who becomes intrigued by her. At the start of "Gabrielens Spitzen," readers meet the protagonist Gabriele, a lively young woman devoted to her craft of lace-making in a thriving artistic community. The narrative unveils her modest family life, highlighting the camaraderie and joy shared among her siblings on the weekends. Gabriele's talent garners the attention of a distinguished man as she delivers her creations, leading to an unexpected connection that suggests the promise of deeper relationships. The opening sets the stage for her personal development, interweaving themes of art, love, and societal expectations while hinting at the challenges she may face as her life intertwines with that of the affluent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Amanda Baker
4 months ago

From start to finish, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. I couldn't put it down until the very end.

Jackson Lewis
3 months ago

I was genuinely impressed since the author anticipates common questions and addresses them well. One of the best books I've read this year.

Elizabeth Brown
1 month ago

In my opinion, the author demonstrates strong mastery of the topic. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.

Joshua Hill
2 months ago

After completing the firs chapter, the organization of topics is intuitive and reader-friendly. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.

Kimberly Scott
4 months ago

Having read this twice, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. One of the best books I've read this year.

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