A Trunk of Memories I North German Short Stories by Hans Friedrich Grohs (1892-1981) |
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Translator:
| Collinson, Frauken Grohs McKinney, Rose Mary |
Transcribed by:
| Collinson, Frauken Grohs McKinney, Rose Mary |
Author:
| Collinson, Frauken Grohs McKinney, Rose Mary Grohs, Hans Friedrich |
Cover Design by:
| Collinson, Frauken Grohs McKinney, Rose Mary |
Editor:
| Collinson, Frauken Grohs McKinney, Rose Mary |
Introduction by:
| Collinson, Frauken Grohs |
Prepared for Publication by:
| McKinney, Rose Mary |
Preface by:
| McKinney, Rose Mary |
Editor-In-Chief:
| McKinney, Rose Mary |
Artist:
| Grohs, Hans Friedrich |
Based on a story by:
| Grohs, Hans Friedrich |
ISBN: | 978-0-9830254-2-9 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2012 |
Publisher: | Frauken Grohs Collinson-Grohs Collection Trust
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Imprint: | Hanselma Gallery of Art |
Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $24.99 |
Book Description:
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The two stories in A Trunk of Memories I, "St. Eiderus" and "Hansum Grohs and Johann Strauss" are tied to the Dithmarschen, North Germany, heritage of the artist and author, Hans Friedrich Grohs (1892-1981). Available in e-book form these stories are revitalized by Frauken Grohs Collinson and Rose Mary McKinney and told in three languages: Low German, High German, and English. Included are seven artworks by Hans Friedrich Grohs.
A unique style of storytelling, "St. Eiderus" opens with...
More DescriptionThe two stories in A Trunk of Memories I, "St. Eiderus" and "Hansum Grohs and Johann Strauss" are tied to the Dithmarschen, North Germany, heritage of the artist and author, Hans Friedrich Grohs (1892-1981). Available in e-book form these stories are revitalized by Frauken Grohs Collinson and Rose Mary McKinney and told in three languages: Low German, High German, and English. Included are seven artworks by Hans Friedrich Grohs.
A unique style of storytelling, "St. Eiderus" opens with a narrative of a stormflood at the edge of time when people interpreted such disaster as the fury of God and God's punishment for man's sin. It reveals also the hope of redemption and the strong flame within man's heart of the light of life. The mind travels inwardly to the heights of aloneness while the main character St. Eiderus barely survives imprisoned surrounded by walls of death described in an utmost mind-depressive environment, yet faith and circumstance reveal a light within him to find a fortitude in God greater than any problem. His release from hell into the light of life finds death to become a friend. God planted fear in the soul as truly as he planted hope and courage. In the story it becomes the sound of a song which rings the mind into quick life and avoidance of danger. To St. Eiderus it becomes a conscious signal.
The main character in "Hansum Grohs and Johann Strauss" is a violin—resounding chords in unison with what we hear as our heart replies. The howling winds vibrate in harmony with God's symphony of storm sweeping furiously over the North Sea where a fishing boat attempts to reach the harbor. Its skipper, the fisherman Hansum Grohs, lets prayers of symphonic gratefulness stream from his violin as the boat's lines are tied to the harbor poles. On shore, a surprised Johann Strauss overhears the sounds. The story narrates how the two men meet and form a unique lifelong friendship. This true story by Hans Friedrich Grohs embraces the love he held for his father and grandfather in a personable memorable way.