
In this lively school tale we follow a group of boys navigating the quirks of their everyday lessons. The chubby pupil, known simply as “Der Dicke,” worries that he’ll miss his Latin exercise because of a mix‑up about a supposed parade holiday. His classmates tease and reassure him while the school bell rings, setting a tone of good‑natured chaos that captures the rhythm of school life in a small German town.
The narrative quickly shifts to the looming Friday field trip, a “Klassenpartie” that promises both excitement and strict oversight from the austere Dr. Fuchs. As the boys scramble to finish their Latin assignments, the threat of extra work looms, while rumors of the upcoming excursion stir a blend of anticipation and nervousness. Through witty dialogue and vivid classroom scenes, the story paints a picture of youthful camaraderie, the pressures of school expectations, and the small dramas that make a single week feel unforgettable.
Language
de
Duration
~4 hours (231K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Germany: Trowitzsch & Sohn, 1916.
Credits
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2022-01-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1864–1932
Best known today for the lively school story "Eine feine Woche!", this German writer left behind fiction that captures the bustle, humor, and small dramas of everyday youth.
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