Author Description

"The Little Barefoot: A Tale" by Berthold Auerbach captures the essence of rural life and the challenges of coming-of-age in a close-knit village setting. This enduring story, meticulously prepared for print, offers a glimpse into a world where children navigate the complexities of their community and their own identities. Themes of family, belonging, and the everyday experiences of village life are interwoven throughout. Explore the heartwarming narrative of children, perhaps orphans, and their journeys as they learn and grow within their surroundings. Auerbach's work provides a window into a specific time and place, offering readers a timeless exploration of universal human experiences within a juvenile fiction context. The narrative is ideal for readers interested in historical fiction and stories centered on the lives of young people in rural communities. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.