Summary:
"Aus Berg und Tal: Charakterbilder aus dem schweizer. Bauernleben" by Ulrich Kiebler is a collection of character studies that explores the lives and experiences of Swiss farmers, likely written in the early 20th century. The work offers insights into rural life, emphasizing the joys and struggles inherent in farming communities. Kiebler, drawing from personal experience as a gardener and educator, provides a warm glimpse into the relationships and moral character found within this vibrant agricultural society. The opening of the book introduces the author’s background and establishes his deep connection to the farming culture of Switzerland. Kiebler reflects on his upbringing among farmers and shares anecdotes from his travels through the picturesque Graubünden region, where he encounters a shepherd. This shepherd begins to tell his life story, revealing his humble beginnings, the hardships faced by his family, and his eventual journey into a life of agricultural labor. As the shepherd recounts his experiences, the themes of resilience, community, and the evolving conditions of rural life begin to take shape, setting the tone for the personal and character-driven narratives to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)