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by Charles G. Leland (Author)
Hans Breitmann's Ballads is a collection of humorous and satirical poems written by Charles G. Leland. The book is a celebration of the German-American culture and traditions of the mid-19th century. The poems are written in a unique dialect that blends German and English and features colorful characters like Hans Breitmann, a larger-than-life figure who embodies the spirit of the German-American community. The poems cover a range of topics, from politics and social issues to love and romance. They are filled with puns, wordplay, and irreverent humor that will delight readers who enjoy witty and clever writing. Overall, Hans Breitmann's Ballads is a lively and entertaining tribute to a bygone era and a unique cultural heritage.HANS BREITMANN gife a barty; Dey had biano-blayin', I felled in lofe mit a Merican frau, Her name vas Madilda Yane. She hat haar as prown ash a pretzel, Her eyes vas himmel-plue.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
